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EJ09 KMG

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,732 mi
Last recorded127,732 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 127,732 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 125,997 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake effieceny onl y just achieved

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,090 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet key lock missing

Fail 9 Oct 2023 124,088 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet key lock missing

Pass 30 Jan 2021 121,496 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 29 Jan 2021 121,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,927 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,603 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

non standard bonnet release mechanisum fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

non standard bonnet release mechanisum fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,033 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,977 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,185 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,501 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the tread edges

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 KMG 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 66.7%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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