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EJ09 EUY

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,624 mi
Last recorded170,624 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 EUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 170,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and very very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 170,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and very very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 164,192 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 164,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 156,390 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 156,390 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 149,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 141,353 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 141,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,315 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 104,137 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 104,137 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn faster on outer edge (BRIDGESTONE - 205/55/16

Wipers streak slightly

both rear spring arms bushes perished and track control arm bushes both sides

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn faster on outer edge (BRIDGESTONE - 205/55/16

Wipers streak slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn faster on outer edge (BRIDGESTONE - 205/55/16

Wipers streak slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,443 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 34,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,614 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 EUY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 EUY, 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 EUY registered?

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

Is EJ09 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 EUY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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