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EJ09 KTA

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,086 mi
Last recorded101,086 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 97,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 93,373 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 89,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 89,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,746 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,969 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,822 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,007 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,761 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,397 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,430 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 KTA is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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