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EJ09 KXR

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,927 mi
Last recorded209,927 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 209,927 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 209,919 miles

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

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

corrosion in sills generally

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 202,986 miles

front shocks damp -exact condition unknown

rear exhaust bracket broken

transmission /engine mount knock

Pass 1 Aug 2024 196,038 miles

Offside Rear pads look a lot lower than nearside rear ,advise attention asap

evidence of offside rear brake binding

front tyres worn off on inner edge

rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2024 196,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear pads look a lot lower than nearside rear ,advise attention asap

evidence of offside rear brake binding

front tyres worn off on inner edge

rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2023 189,044 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 178,783 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 178,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 163,958 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 153,270 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 153,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 140,533 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 140,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,912 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 121,912 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and perished cracking in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wishbone bush deteriorating and has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,752 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 67,752 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,605 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 2mm tread

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 KXR is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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