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AM09 APX

2009 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 APX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 93,643 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 93,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,657 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,543 miles

off side front cv gator slight leak of grease

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,995 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 78,995 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,394 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 75,361 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,435 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,587 miles

Rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 64,803 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,879 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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AM09 APX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AM09 APX, 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 AM09 APX registered?

AM09 APX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is AM09 APX safe to buy?

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