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EJ09 GHB

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 GHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,500 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 128,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Body panel insecure offside and nearside front wings insecure at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached insecure at top (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside heavily worn inner edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 120,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 120,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 105,645 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 105,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 101,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED,NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED.

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AS STANDARD OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED,NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED.

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AS STANDARD OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,693 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On inner Edge

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,531 miles

metal object in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,384 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 GHB is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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