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EJ09 LDU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,926 mi
Last recorded163,926 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 163,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 161,654 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 161,654 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 161,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 141,177 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 141,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,723 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,561 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 103,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,618 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,244 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil below minimum before test commenced

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,781 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outter sill damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside outter sill damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,778 miles

off side rear tyre cracking round side walls

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,024 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on egdes

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,859 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 LDU 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 68.4%.

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

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