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AC58 FOH

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,157 mi
Last recorded195,157 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 FOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 195,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 186,192 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 186,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 179,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive large leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 179,510 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive large leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 168,631 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 168,631 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 161,074 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes splitting/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 161,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes splitting/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 152,293 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 152,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 143,384 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 137,542 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 130,461 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,414 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,482 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,610 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,860 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,564 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 FOH is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 AC58 FOH, 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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AC58 FOH is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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