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EJ09 HKY

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,519 mi
Last recorded134,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 HKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 134,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2024 134,513 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside reversing light in op

Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s and o/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s outer side walls and tread blocks perished

lower plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 131,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s and o/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

lower plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2023 131,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s and o/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

lower plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,794 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 121,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 111,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,471 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

fuel filler neck damp with fuel but no leak found

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,121 miles

damage to windscreen out of sweped area o/s lower

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,941 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 HKY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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