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EJ09 LGN

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,933 mi
Last recorded120,933 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 120,933 miles

corrosion starting to show on rear metal brake pipes

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition, slight blow

exhaust front mounting poor condition

oil leak, not excessive

rear exhaust heat shield poor condition

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,296 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger at sub-frame is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust heat shield at fuel tank is loose

oil residue gearbox area

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 18 Sep 2024 110,296 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger at sub-frame is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust heat shield at fuel tank is loose

oil residue gearbox area

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 10 Sep 2024 110,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant topped up

oil topped up

Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 97,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,809 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - tyres 10 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 80,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - tyres 10 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,559 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 67,554 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,552 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,121 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres have cracks on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,688 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,267 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 LGN is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

EJ09 LGN is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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