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EJ09 LFF

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,583 mi
Last recorded143,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 143,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 141,937 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 138,909 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 133,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, wearing slightly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 133,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, wearing slightly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,553 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,574 miles

Rear Tyres O/S getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,499 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,951 miles

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

minor leak of gasses from injector

Fail 1 Aug 2019 115,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

minor leak of gasses from injector

Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 108,200 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,708 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,707 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,292 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 LFF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

EJ09 LFF is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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