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EJ09 LCY

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 112,929 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,288 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 104,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,748 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 1,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,810 miles

nearside and offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 3mm of tread left also slighty worn on inner section

Fail 10 Jul 2013 63,808 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 3mm of tread left also slighty worn on inner section

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,360 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low in tread depth 3mm of tread left check often for wear

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 LCY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

EJ09 LCY is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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