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EJ09 HBK

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,127 mi
Last recorded146,127 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 146,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 136,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight brake in balance on front brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 130,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r trailing arm front bush slight play and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel

center and rear exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre worn to edges

o/s/r trailing arm front bush slight play/perishing

slight knock from steering

slight play to steering column

Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 120,056 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 110,086 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2017 110,086 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,990 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,990 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,983 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 HBK is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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