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EJ09 KTU

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 108,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 106,724 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 105,359 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,838 miles

exhaust under siled not surced

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,601 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 99,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,485 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,842 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,605 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

o/s/f inner wheel rim out of shape

Fail 27 Jun 2015 71,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

o/s/f inner wheel rim out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,278 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread

Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,342 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KTU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KTU, 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 KTU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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