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EJ09 EPC

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,841 mi
Last recorded76,841 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 EPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,841 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced discolored - red bulb (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced discolored - red bulb (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 5 Jun 2026 76,841 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced discolored - red bulb (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced discolored - red bulb (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Lower exhaust tail-pipe bracket corroded slightly / still secure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust tail-pipe bracket corroded slightly / still secure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,552 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,626 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 68,771 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 67,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 63,006 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2016 63,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 54,756 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 54,756 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 36,940 miles

rear link arm bushes splitting

Fail 25 May 2013 36,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear link arm bushes splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2012 27,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 27,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EPC is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

EJ09 EPC is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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