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EJ09 LFB

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,081 mi
Last recorded149,081 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 149,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,631 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 143,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,216 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 125,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 110,737 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 110,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,433 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber covered in dirt and shock seems weak. (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 101,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber covered in dirt and shock seems weak. (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil caked in dirt (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OSF tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 7 Jul 2014 74,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,161 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 LFB is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

EJ09 LFB is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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