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EJ09 AFY

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,866 mi
Last recorded131,866 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 AFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 131,866 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 131,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 126,793 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 117,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 106,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,446 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 93,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,785 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking gas at clamp/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust shields loose

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,785 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking gas at clamp/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust shields loose

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,428 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at joint/clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,179 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of tread on legal limit now Change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,324 miles

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

n/s/r tyre very close to limit boarderline

Fail 12 Dec 2013 43,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,653 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 22,437 miles

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

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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EJ09 AFY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EJ09 AFY, 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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EJ09 AFY is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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