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EJ09 KOX

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,276 mi
Last recorded115,276 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 115,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,581 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken/perished

Nearside Front Lower wing insecure/ corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 107,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 105,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 100,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,783 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 91,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,745 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,247 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,651 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 67,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,961 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,975 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 KOX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KOX, 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 KOX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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