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EJ09 LFH

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,384 mi
Last recorded139,384 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 139,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 115,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,828 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 97,562 miles

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 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 13 Jun 2023 92,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,659 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 90,644 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,339 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,328 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres are wearing/worn on the edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres are wearing/worn on the edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,236 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,236 miles

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

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

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

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 LFH is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

EJ09 LFH is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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