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EJ09 PBV

2009 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 PBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 89,356 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,195 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 76,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 68,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,477 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 62,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 52,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 46,930 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 41,961 miles

engine under tray is fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 36,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,855 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 29,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 23,344 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 16,728 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 PBV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

EJ09 PBV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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