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EJ09 OYT

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,205 mi
Last recorded139,205 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 OYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 139,205 miles

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2023 139,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned front n/s main beam [bulb incorrectly fitted] (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear heat shield loose [around fuel tank] (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2022 135,357 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY

DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING O/S

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 26 Aug 2022 135,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY

DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING O/S

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 1 Sep 2021 130,110 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 124,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 120,536 miles

Rear Tyres perished

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,681 miles

Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

rear exhaust hanger snapped/missing exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,918 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,824 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,366 miles

both front tyres have splits in rubber on inner sidewalls

Fail 30 Sep 2014 79,366 miles

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

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

both front tyres have splits in rubber on inner sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,321 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs worn/lipped

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,970 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 OYT is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

EJ09 OYT is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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