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AL52 EXX

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,763 mi
Last recorded74,763 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 EXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 72,880 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 72,877 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,806 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 67,806 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 62,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 57,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 57,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 53,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted o/s/r

Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre starting to separate

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 40,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coolant low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 27,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coolant low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear brake discs and pads worn

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AL52 EXX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 71,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL52 EXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL52 EXX registered?

AL52 EXX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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