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EJ09 HTK

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,881 mi
Last recorded159,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 159,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 154,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 151,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,981 miles

Offside Front Plastic panel under arch catching wheel on full lock

Pass 14 Jun 2022 145,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 140,537 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 140,537 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 129,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 117,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 117,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,077 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 104,077 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,971 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 90,971 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,979 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,467 miles

emissions too low to read

f/o/s tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,717 miles

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

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

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)

both front wipers smearing

has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by no more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,717 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

both front wipers smearing

has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by no more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

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 HTK 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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

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

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