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EJ09 LBV

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,506 mi
Last recorded141,506 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,506 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 141,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres has cracks on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2021 135,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres has cracks on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 120,408 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 120,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 25/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,346 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 115,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 105,793 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 105,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 94,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aim needs adjusting

osf tyre has impact damage

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,601 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,698 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 LBV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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