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EJ09 GOH

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,871 mi
Last recorded186,871 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 186,871 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Feb 2024 186,871 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2023 175,646 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear underside of vehicle covered in sut no leaks found

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both sides discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure below fuel tank

Fail 23 Feb 2023 175,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear underside of vehicle covered in sut no leaks found

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both sides discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure below fuel tank

Pass 23 Feb 2022 163,711 miles

both front tyres on limit worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

possible fuel leak from tank

Fail 23 Feb 2022 163,711 miles

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

both front tyres on limit worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

possible fuel leak from tank

Pass 24 Feb 2021 149,139 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 149,116 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 138,917 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 126,391 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 126,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,097 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,420 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,907 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,413 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 GOH is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GOH, 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 GOH registered?

EJ09 GOH is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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