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EJ09 CVB

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,266 mi
Last recorded142,266 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 CVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 142,266 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 140,971 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 140,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 138,110 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 138,101 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,741 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust backbox outerskin corroded & pealing away.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 123,741 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust backbox outerskin corroded & pealing away.

Pass 5 Apr 2021 114,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2021 114,567 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2020 109,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 104,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,732 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 80,728 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

turbo pipe split

Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,515 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 22,301 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 CVB is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

EJ09 CVB is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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