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EJ09 LDF

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,977 mi
Last recorded170,977 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 170,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but still secure and no sharp edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 164,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 158,530 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 152,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 139,469 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2021 139,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,555 miles

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 18 Mar 2020 135,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,187 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,822 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Fail 15 Jun 2018 117,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear trailing arm bushes are slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,425 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

slight noise rear hub bearing

slight wear tyre inner edge n/s/r

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,391 miles

advise replacing front and rear registration plates

Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise replacing front and rear registration plates

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,372 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,547 miles

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 LDF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?

EJ09 LDF is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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