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EJ09 KKX

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,619 mi
Last recorded142,619 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 KKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 142,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 134,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 127,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2024 127,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 120,623 miles

Offside front mirror housing damaged

All coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres out of shape

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads getting low

Front suspension corroded

Front suspension joints slight play detected

Front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

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

Oil on minimum

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 2 May 2023 120,623 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres out of shape

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads getting low

Front suspension corroded

Front suspension joints slight play detected

Front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Offside front mirror housing damaged

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

Oil on minimum

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 30 May 2022 118,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 118,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 115,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking

Offside Front door mirror unit tapped up

corrosion taking place to underside

front brake pads wearing low

front coil springs corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,780 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking.

Offside Front door mirror unit tapped, also indicator side repeater lens missing.

Offside Rear anti-roll bar linkage in poor condition.

front coil springs corroding.

front cross member corroding.

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

Fail 27 May 2020 111,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal leaking.

Offside Front door mirror unit tapped, also indicator side repeater lens missing.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear anti-roll bar linkage in poor condition.

coolant level below minimum.

front coil springs corroding.

front cross member corroding.

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,738 miles

Significant play offside front suspension lower arm rear bush

Fail 15 Apr 2019 107,738 miles

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

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Significant play offside front suspension lower arm rear bush

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,833 miles

Brake fluid level low

Significant play both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,146 miles

Near side front tyre perished

Off side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,146 miles

Near side front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off side rear tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,281 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f lower arm rear bush breaking up

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 KKX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 KKX, 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 KKX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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