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ALK 3R

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,009 mi
Last recorded40,009 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALK 3R
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 38,444 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,861 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 33,861 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 29,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,066 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 21,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 15,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 14,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 13,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 10,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,157 miles

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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ALK 3R is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALK 3R, 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 ALK 3R registered?

ALK 3R is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is ALK 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALK 3R shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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