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EJ09 HGP

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,134 mi
Last recorded123,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 HGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 123,134 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & rear suspension showing signs of corrosion but have been under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 123,128 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn causing brake imbalance and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking splitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper held on by tape

Front heat shield hanging down

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

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

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

vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2023 120,587 miles

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

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 24 May 2023 120,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near the rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,773 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,169 miles

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

exhaust and rear bracket corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2021 101,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust and rear bracket corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 92,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,266 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,284 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 HGP is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

EJ09 HGP is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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