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EJ09 GZZ

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,733 mi
Last recorded54,733 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 GZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 54,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 53,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 53,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc is corroded and lipped, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc is corroded and lipped, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords on inner edge and badly cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 51,964 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt pulled right in and will not release. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc is corroded and lipped, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc is corroded and lipped, close to failure. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords on inner edge and badly cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2021 50,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 50,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inside edges

Fail 2 Nov 2020 50,298 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2019 49,866 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 49,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,080 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 48,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,510 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 41,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Unusual tyre wear inner edge offside rear

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,660 miles

Unusual tyre wear inner edge offside rear

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,822 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 37,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 31,878 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,878 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 GZZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

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

Is EJ09 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 GZZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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