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EJ09 HHE

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces are heavily pitted !!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 105,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces are heavily pitted !!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,037 miles

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

Front Under tray damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 86,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,215 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 80,159 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,142 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,500 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both adjusted (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,847 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reacsion bushes cracking and worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres scrubbing inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reacsion bushes cracking and worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres scrubbing inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,511 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 60,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,562 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 HHE is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HHE, 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 HHE is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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