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EJ09 AVR

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,614 mi
Last recorded73,614 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 AVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,614 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 72,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,623 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 69,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 68,053 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2020 68,053 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust has slight blow where down pipe meets cat

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,382 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 66,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,957 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,710 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 62,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,446 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

both front tyres bald on very inner shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,264 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 45,264 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,509 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,107 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 AVR is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ09 AVR registered?

EJ09 AVR is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is EJ09 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 AVR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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