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EJ09 CWA

2009 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,890 mi
Last recorded136,890 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 CWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,890 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 130,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 130,545 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 120,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower wishbone bushes worn slightly.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 49,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate insecure.

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

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,770 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 CWA is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CWA, 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 CWA registered?

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

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