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EJ09 LDN

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,761 mi
Last recorded143,761 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 143,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear. (1.2.1 (e))

engine & under covers.

Fail 14 Jul 2023 143,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced offside rear. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light offside rear. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

engine & under covers.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 126,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 124,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 124,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,621 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 116,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,155 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,155 miles

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

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

front discs worn + corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,507 miles

front disks lipped bad / worn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 60,739 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,739 miles

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

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

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 LDN is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

EJ09 LDN is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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