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EJ09 GVV

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,682 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 101,888 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 101,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 95,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose middle of system

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on both wing bottoms not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,631 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 77,195 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 77,195 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,872 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,796 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,796 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 42,815 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 26,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,412 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 GVV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

EJ09 GVV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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