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EJ09 JVO

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,354 mi
Last recorded123,354 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 JVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 123,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both brake lights colour faded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,274 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded, thin (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose in wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2022 123,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 nail in tyre and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded, thin (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose in wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,872 miles

(Exhaust heat shield insecure)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 114,786 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 114,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ((Trailing Arm Bush )) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,806 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills, not allowing full inspection

Small cut to off side rear tyre, not quite exposing cords

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,036 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 103,036 miles

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

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,561 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,326 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 72,668 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 47,103 miles

child seat fitted to nsr unable to test belt

drivers door mirror broken indicator still showing orange

Fail 17 May 2012 47,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to nsr unable to test belt

drivers door mirror broken indicator still showing orange

rear brakes binding

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 JVO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVO, 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 JVO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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