CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ09 GVL

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,018 mi
Last recorded135,018 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 135,018 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undertray + side skirts fitted

Pass 1 May 2021 129,223 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 127,829 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 120,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 114,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2017 108,058 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

undertray fitted/engine covers fitted/ubcc

Pass 6 May 2016 99,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 99,942 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

child seats fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,534 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside.

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belts.

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,534 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside.

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belts.

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2014 66,554 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,494 miles

Left hand rear tyre worn to limit. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW.

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)

Right hand rear tyre worn to limit. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW.

Seat belt receiver missing on right hand rear.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,725 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ09 GVL is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ09 GVL?

You can check the full history of EJ09 GVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ09 GVL registered?

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

Is EJ09 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 GVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ09 GVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ09 GVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.