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EJ09 HJU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,282 mi
Last recorded149,282 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 HJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 149,282 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 139,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 134,378 miles

both front wings

Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,378 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 128,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 121,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,506 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 115,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,248 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured link bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,991 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 96,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 84,989 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 84,898 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front fog lights not working

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,814 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,081 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,060 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 HJU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

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

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