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EJ09 GKF

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,774 mi
Last recorded147,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 GKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 147,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 147,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 138,726 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 138,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,814 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear heat shield is loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 128,812 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear heat shield is loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 120,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 114,756 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Jul 2022 114,756 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,143 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2021 108,143 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arms: rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on the inner edge: just legal 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge: just legal 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 101,316 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 92,617 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,542 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,242 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,781 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 8 Jun 2016 64,781 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 52,602 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 45,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,243 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 GKF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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