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EJ09 KXU

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,390 mi
Last recorded137,390 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 137,390 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,794 miles

water ingress in o/s headlamp unit. (not affecting pattern at time of test).

Fail 3 Mar 2025 129,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

water ingress in o/s headlamp unit. (not affecting pattern at time of test).

Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,741 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 122,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,687 miles

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

slight protrusion of o/s rear bumper end (no sharp or jagged edges)

Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,910 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 109,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,471 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 103,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb retaining device broken (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,273 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,644 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,644 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,453 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front lower arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,148 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 54,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,197 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 KXU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

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

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