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EJ09 AYH

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,977 mi
Last recorded153,977 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 AYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 153,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 153,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 149,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 134,895 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 134,626 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 130,571 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 130,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 114,450 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 114,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 94,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 61,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,814 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 43,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,932 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 23,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,946 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 AYH is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYH, 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 AYH registered?

EJ09 AYH is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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