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EJ09 GSO

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,047 mi
Last recorded123,047 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 123,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,674 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 21 Nov 2019 99,519 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads And Discs 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 94,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads And Discs 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,673 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 87,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,458 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm -- 195 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE Poss Oil Pressure Switch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,266 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,266 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,814 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,736 miles

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

two front tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,736 miles

two front tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,918 miles

too clean for emissions reading

Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

too clean for emissions reading

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 GSO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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