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EJ09 KSO

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,328 mi
Last recorded137,328 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 137,328 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 135,821 miles

ADVISE: center and rear exhaust heatsheilds are loose

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: front number plate damaged/ cracked slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 135,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour n/s wing mirror indicator not flashing orange (4.4.3 (a))

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

ADVISE: center and rear exhaust heatsheilds are loose

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: front number plate damaged/ cracked slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,477 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 135,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns/f outer sill corroded/ holed excessvily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned n/s wingmirror indicator not fitter correctly fallen out (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os/r outer sill corroded/ holed excessvily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components/ bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Pass 11 Jul 2023 133,522 miles

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Pass 11 Jul 2022 130,751 miles

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2022 130,745 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust flexi bracket has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 128,235 miles

ADVISE Under body ,suspension components ,etc slight corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 128,228 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END LOOSE ON STERRING RACK , LOCKING NUT LOOKS SEIZED ??? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rubber bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISE Exhaust heat shield loose

ADVISE Power steering fluid on min

ADVISE Under body ,suspension components ,etc slight corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 127,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,389 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 118,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,210 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wishbone bush perishing

Offside Front Wishbone bush perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,266 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 88,266 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,591 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,685 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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 KSO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO registered?

EJ09 KSO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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