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EJ09 HYU

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,709 mi
Last recorded159,709 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 HYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 159,709 miles

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

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

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Fail 22 Jun 2021 159,709 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 10 Jul 2020 150,578 miles

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

damage to drivers door

heavy corrossion on silencer box

o/s front tyre close to limit at time of test

rear heat shield not secure

Fail 9 Jul 2020 150,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

damage to drivers door

heavy corrossion on silencer box

o/s front tyre close to limit at time of test

rear heat shield not secure

Pass 7 May 2019 139,493 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Apr 2019 139,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 May 2018 129,773 miles

heavy corrossion on silencer box

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2017 118,809 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 108,101 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 May 2016 107,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2015 92,603 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 92,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2014 76,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 76,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 60,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2012 39,643 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 HYU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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