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EJ09 CYX

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,967 mi
Last recorded42,967 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 CYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 42,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 41,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

timing belt change history? (due 8year/100k intervals)

Pass 7 Nov 2022 40,600 miles

surface rust to suspension and sub frames

Fail 4 Nov 2022 40,600 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface rust to suspension and sub frames

Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 37,059 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,900 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,988 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,671 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2013 19,818 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 10,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 10,552 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 CYX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

EJ09 CYX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is EJ09 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 CYX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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