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EJ09 HCU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,599 mi
Last recorded140,599 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,599 miles

some corrosion on nearside front lower wing

Fail 26 Jan 2024 140,599 miles

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

some corrosion on nearside front lower wing

Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,922 miles

some corrosion on n/s/front lower wing

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,789 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 29 Jan 2021 136,338 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 136,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 133,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 128,675 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 128,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,738 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 91v bridge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91 v bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 80,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91 v bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,530 miles

back box heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,501 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,144 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,187 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres ar wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres ar wearing on inner edge

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 HCU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

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

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