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EJ09 GPE

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 GPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 121,271 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 121,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,993 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 103,991 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,874 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,594 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,310 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,875 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,295 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 67,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,403 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,781 miles

offside rear tyre starting to misshap

Fail 13 Jun 2013 51,781 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

offside rear tyre starting to misshap

Fail 8 Jul 2012 39,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2012 39,971 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 GPE is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black 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 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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