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EJ09 HDV

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,925 mi
Last recorded134,925 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 HDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 134,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both rears (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,458 miles

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 126,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 121,047 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,156 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,878 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatsheld insurcure

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,406 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,258 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,113 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 93,113 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,089 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,048 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 HDV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

EJ09 HDV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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