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EJ09 KPV

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 KPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 100,150 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 100,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,969 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS CRACKED (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,696 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 91,696 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 89,448 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,522 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 86,479 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre INNER EDGE LOW 205/55-16 ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,321 miles

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms, bushes cracking/perishing

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,741 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 61,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,996 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise front brake pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,556 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KPV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

EJ09 KPV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is EJ09 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 KPV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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