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AC58 EGV

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,861 mi
Last recorded157,861 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,861 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 157,861 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 157,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Covers preventing inspection of some items

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 148,315 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 129,984 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 119,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers moved near top of wind screen ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 119,359 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective part of plate deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,557 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,588 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,657 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 70,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 29,011 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,921 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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AC58 EGV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AC58 EGV, 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 AC58 EGV registered?

AC58 EGV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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