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EJ09 GZG

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,045 mi
Last recorded141,045 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,045 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 141,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 132,545 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 126,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,871 miles

all rear under body components slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 118,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all rear under body components slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 113,286 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 113,261 miles

Emissions not tested Engine malfunction (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside & Offside images incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes damp

Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,591 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 107,588 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,031 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2016 102,031 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,273 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 GZG is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

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

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