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EJ09 LFV

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,417 mi
Last recorded116,417 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 116,417 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 116,417 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 103,236 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,283 miles

Handbrake performance just o.k.,

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,247 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components,sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,226 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,238 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,473 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 LFV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LFV, 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 LFV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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