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EJ09 GUG

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,973 mi
Last recorded83,973 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 83,973 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 83,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,235 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 81,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,875 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 79,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,831 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,026 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 May 2014 43,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,507 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 37,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 29,507 miles

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

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 GUG is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

EJ09 GUG is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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