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EJ09 GZP

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,639 mi
Last recorded152,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 152,639 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 152,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 152,522 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Center heat shield loose

Injector blow?

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 150,955 miles

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

light corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Dec 2024 150,886 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 149,925 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front outer coroding

o/s front outer wing insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2024 149,920 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear ,incorrect (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear n/s rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear o/s rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light n/s (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light o/s (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure front (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s front outer coroding

o/s front outer wing insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2022 147,685 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,136 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,376 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,466 miles

tyres 5mm all round

Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,855 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 92,497 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,126 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,126 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & tread on (2mm)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,895 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 75,895 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres on 3mm and bald on inner edges

both rear tyres on 2mm

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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 GZP is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GZP, 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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EJ09 GZP is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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