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730 JGN

2009 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,469 mi
Last recorded130,469 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration730 JGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 130,469 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,499 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2025 123,487 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

reverse lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2024 116,929 miles

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

Offside body corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 108,990 miles

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside body corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2023 108,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside body corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heatsheild loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 99,472 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 99,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 90,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 84,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 84,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 79,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,687 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays-ubcc-wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,121 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,426 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,778 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cut nearside rear tyre inner wall not exposing cords

Fail 6 Jun 2012 24,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,226 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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730 JGN is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 730 JGN, 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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730 JGN is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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