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EJ09 HCZ

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 100,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,006 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking/splitting

Fail 1 Sep 2025 97,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres cracking/splitting

Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,641 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 91,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,569 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,398 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

coolant level low

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,868 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre balding outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,095 miles

3 x wheel nut chrome covers missing

Front some wear both front track control arm bushes

fuel stains around fuel tank filler kneck and tubes

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,801 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 36,802 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,191 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 HCZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

EJ09 HCZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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