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EJ09 PMO

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,698 mi
Last recorded146,698 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 PMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 146,698 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 146,692 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 145,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 141,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Under-tray/engine cover fitted

under-body slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 141,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Under-tray/engine cover fitted

under-body slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 141,461 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern and dazzles other road users (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern beam and dazzles other road users (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar very rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 112,517 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 122,511 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split BOTH SIDES (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 112,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 112,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 104,574 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,390 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,354 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 73,793 miles

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

front discs corroded

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 PMO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PMO, 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 PMO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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