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EJ08 PAD

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,905 mi
Last recorded127,905 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 PAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 127,905 miles

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Fail 11 Jan 2018 127,904 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Dec 2016 119,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged not affecting view of road

Fail 9 Dec 2016 119,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged not affecting view of road

Pass 11 May 2016 112,297 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 92,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 92,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 77,039 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 77,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,703 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 58,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EJ08 PAD is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EJ08 PAD, 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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EJ08 PAD is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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