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EJ09 AUT

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,167 mi
Last recorded119,167 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 AUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 119,167 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 119,062 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 114,091 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 114,090 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 104,677 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 104,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,683 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

oil leak from gearbox by front casing cover

Fail 31 Aug 2021 93,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

oil leak from gearbox by front casing cover

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,246 miles

Offside Front drive shaft gaiter weeping

Offside aim slightly poor

Fail 5 Aug 2020 82,231 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front drive shaft gaiter weeping

Offside aim slightly poor

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,540 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,478 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,788 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,747 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,747 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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EJ09 AUT is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AUT, 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 EJ09 AUT registered?

EJ09 AUT is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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