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EJ09 CYS

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,733 mi
Last recorded173,733 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 CYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 173,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 170,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 167,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 163,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 160,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 160,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 155,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 149,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 143,595 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,058 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both bulb holders damaged (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 132,058 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both bulb holders damaged (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,922 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 110,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 99,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

outer wall damaged on n s front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

outer wall damaged on n s front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer wall slightly damaged on n s rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

outer wall slightly damaged on n s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,205 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 CYS is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CYS, 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 CYS registered?

EJ09 CYS is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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