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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
coolant level below min
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 front tyre tread 2mm, bald on inner edge
PAS fluid on minimum
1x jet on n/s washer blocked
STRONG ADVISE - WIPER BLADES POOR AT CLEARING AT SCREEN
STRONG ADVISE- FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED AND WEAK
drivers seat not folding forward to access rear seats
exhaust flexi joint deteriorating, exhaust mounts corroded and thinning at rear
front and rear springs corroding
front number plate damaged
front tyres wearing to inner edge
power steering fluid level on minimum ( pump area a little stained )
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating, other rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
1x jet on n/s washer blocked
STRONG ADVISE - WIPER BLADES POOR AT CLEARING AT SCREEN
STRONG ADVISE- FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED AND WEAK
drivers seat not folding forward to access rear seats
exhaust flexi joint deteriorating, exhaust mounts corroded and thinning at rear
front and rear springs corroding
front number plate damaged
front tyres wearing to inner edge
power steering fluid level on minimum ( pump area a little stained )
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating, other rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
STRONG ADVISE - O/S SIDE REPEATER FADED
corrosion on front road springs
engine oil level low topped before test
exhaust flexi joint deteriorating
front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and weak
n/s mirror glass damaged
n/s wiper judders
reverse light lens broken
washers could improve
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens missing (4.5.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear glass damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil level low topped before test
reverse light lens broken
washers could improve
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror housing loose on door
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust hangers in poor condition
topped up engine oil
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside mirror housing loose on door
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust hangers in poor condition
topped up engine oil
STRONG ADVISE - BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES IN VERY POOR CONDITION
STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED ON BEAD RIM
STRONG ADVISE - N/S SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING ( AFFECTING OPERATION OF LAMP )
STRONG ADVISE - O/S SIDE REPEATER FADED ALMOST WHITE
accident damage evident at front, plastic bits behind bumper damaged and insecure
chip in windscreen
exhaust flexi joint deteriorating, exhaust corroded in places mostly on mounts which are weak
front number plate damaged
front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and weak
n/s rear reflector/ reverse lamp lens damaged and piece missing
wipers smear screen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front number plate damaged
STRONG ADVISE - BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES IN VERY POOR CONDITION
STRONG ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGE, N/S UNDER 2MM, O/S 2MM ( MINIMUM 1.6MM) , SMALL CUTS IN TREAD
STRONG ADVISE - N/S DIP BEAM BULB INSECURE AND O/S INCORRECTLY FITTED
STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED ON BEAD RIM
STRONG ADVISE - N/S SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING ( AFFECTING OPERATION OF LAMP )
STRONG ADVISE - O/S SIDE REPEATER FADED ALMOST WHITE
accident damage evident at front, plastic bits behind bumper damaged and insecure
chip in windscreen
exhaust flexi joint deteriorating, exhaust corroded in places mostly on mounts which are weak
front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and weak
n/s rear reflector/ reverse lamp lens damaged and piece missing
o/s rear tyre 2.5mm ( minimum 12.6mm), perished in tread almost heavily in places, n/s rear tyre perished
wipers smear screen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
n/s mirror missing
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EJ09 ARU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 ARU, 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 ARU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2009.
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