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EJ09 JWP

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 JWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 117,469 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 117,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,495 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 97,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,612 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mount at front pipe flexi corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 80,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very near legal limt (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front console bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 62,545 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear of front arms rearmost bushes deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,711 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge, n/s rear tyre nearing legal limits.

Fail 17 Oct 2015 55,711 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s bulbs replaced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge, n/s rear tyre nearing legal limits.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 46,378 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,126 miles

Advise o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,290 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 JWP is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

EJ09 JWP is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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