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EJ09 HGX

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,672 mi
Last recorded102,672 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount corroded and snapped, Not likely to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 98,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective has become detached but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

all rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 91,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,118 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 87,118 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY perishing and cracking advise renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut deeper than cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly, needs refitting (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY perishing and cracking advise renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty, refilled (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the tread

Fail 21 Oct 2016 60,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the tread

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front nail/screw in the tyre tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 54,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front nail/screw in the tyre tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,077 miles

1. Plastic sill protectors fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,422 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,422 miles

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

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)

rear suspension tie rod bars , rubber bushes split / worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,367 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 HGX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGX, 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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EJ09 HGX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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