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EJ09 JEU

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,050 mi
Last recorded108,050 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 JEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 108,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 105,107 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 105,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 102,795 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 100,156 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section rear hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken but exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

long handbrake travel

Fail 18 Apr 2023 100,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective mid section rear hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken but exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 May 2022 98,226 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,291 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 73,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,964 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler neck damp

Fail 20 Jan 2017 56,916 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler neck damp

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,750 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limit

underside components starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,433 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front brake discs pitted on inside surface

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,555 miles

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

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 JEU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

EJ09 JEU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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