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EJ09 LBK

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,030 mi
Last recorded137,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,030 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill slightly corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 137,028 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill slightly corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights On dash ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 124,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 117,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 117,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 112,587 miles

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

injector chuffing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

injector chuffing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,897 miles

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

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

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

injector chuffing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,849 miles

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

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

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 LBK is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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