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EJ09 LDO

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,036 mi
Last recorded171,036 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 171,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush big bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 135,410 miles

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

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

antifreeze low

battery cover smashed

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 May 2016 117,999 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 117,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,709 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,412 miles

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,085 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 74,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 69,680 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

cond of fr brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2012 54,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,411 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 LDO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LDO, 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 LDO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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