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EJ09 ETA

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 82,000 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,286 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,436 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm . nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 63,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm . nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,950 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,225 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 40,225 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,783 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 24,783 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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 ETA 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 64.7%.

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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

EJ09 ETA is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ09 ETA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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