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EJ09 JHF

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,332 mi
Last recorded167,332 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 JHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 167,332 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 167,321 miles

Nearside Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly AND O/S (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 144,120 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 144,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,388 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM, AND LOWER ARMS BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 142,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM, AND LOWER ARMS BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 125,819 miles

Engine Management Light On

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge On Legal Limit

Fail 21 Apr 2018 125,819 miles

Engine Management Light On

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Headlamp Bulbs Fitted Incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge On Legal Limit

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Both tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both (2.5.B.2b)

under shields fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both (2.5.B.2b)

under shields fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2015 67,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,949 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,745 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 JHF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JHF, 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 JHF registered?

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

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