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EJ09 HBZ

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,239 mi
Last recorded143,239 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 HBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 143,239 miles

EXHAUST DAMAGED AT FLEXI

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 142,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DIPPED BEAM BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

EXHAUST DAMAGED AT FLEXI

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear SPACE SAVER WHEEL FITTED

Pass 15 Jun 2021 129,727 miles

Front subframe coated in underseal

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2020 125,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 123,536 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,224 miles

both rear mudflaps insecure

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2018 112,208 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear mudflaps insecure

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2017 98,432 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 98,432 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,302 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,939 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,920 miles

removed scent from interior mirror to avoid an MOT failure

Fail 1 Jun 2012 47,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

removed scent from interior mirror to avoid an MOT failure

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 HBZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

EJ09 HBZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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