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EJ09 HRG

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,396 mi
Last recorded112,396 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 112,396 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected not in housing popped out loose in the back of mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 100,145 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 100,141 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,207 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 66,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,656 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 59,656 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,363 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,363 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler neck damp -suspect slight leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler neck damp -suspect slight leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,855 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 HRG is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

EJ09 HRG is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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