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EJ09 GXX

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,941 mi
Last recorded158,941 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 158,941 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))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 154,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 151,920 miles

f/n/s brake reaction bush slightly worn

f/n/s tyre tread close to legal limit

heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 151,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

f/n/s brake reaction bush slightly worn

f/n/s tyre tread close to legal limit

heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 123,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,598 miles

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

mil light illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,644 miles

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

os door mirror outer casing damaged but not insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2013 78,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

os door mirror outer casing damaged but not insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s door mirror housing held on by tape

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 GXX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

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

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