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EJ09 ETU

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,807 mi
Last recorded131,807 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 131,807 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,175 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 126,175 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,861 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Rear bootlid/hatch damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 121,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear bootlid/hatch damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2021 114,385 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 114,385 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,864 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 92,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 88,477 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,158 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 87,158 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,310 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 81,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2013 73,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,904 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 ETU 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 65%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

EJ09 ETU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is EJ09 ETU safe to buy?

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