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EJ09 HXY

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

209,173 mi
Last recorded209,173 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 HXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 209,173 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 209,172 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 194,112 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 194,099 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 178,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 159,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 148,941 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 143,339 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorting

steering rack slight play

Pass 23 May 2019 134,090 miles

advise condition of centre exhaust box

advise vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 23 May 2019 134,090 miles

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

advise condition of centre exhaust box

advise vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 21 May 2018 124,748 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear box outer skin adrift

Fail 18 May 2018 124,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rear box outer skin adrift

n/s/r tyre scrubbed heavily on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2017 115,445 miles

225/40/18

advise damage to offside front tyre side wall

advise front brake pads low

Fail 15 May 2017 115,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

225/40/18

advise damage to offside front tyre side wall

advise front brake pads low

Pass 9 May 2016 105,266 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 105,266 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2015 95,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 95,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 75,328 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 75,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn and lipped

n/s/r caliper was not working but ok at time of test

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 55,431 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 55,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

wipers smear

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 HXY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HXY, 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 HXY is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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