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EJ09 HVH

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,659 mi
Last recorded101,659 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 HVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,659 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,767 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 98,767 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OS & NS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,641 miles

Heat shield loose

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,981 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,767 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,648 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 73,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,728 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,257 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 621,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 53,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing low inner edge 205/55x16

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,565 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,437 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 HVH is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ09 HVH registered?

EJ09 HVH is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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