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EJ09 GWZ

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,989 mi
Last recorded140,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 140,989 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 140,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 134,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,144 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2024 125,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2023 121,422 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 117,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,841 miles

centre exhaust tin heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2019 99,474 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,194 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,497 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

front wipers slighty smearing screen

Fail 26 Jun 2012 36,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

front wipers slighty smearing screen

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 GWZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

EJ09 GWZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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