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EJ09 LGV

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,049 mi
Last recorded131,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 131,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,076 miles

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 31 Aug 2023 116,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,345 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken away (exhaust still secure)

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,474 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 106,469 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,339 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,538 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,183 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,003 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 66,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 66,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,924 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has different speed rating from others fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,924 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre has different speed rating from others fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,670 miles

nail in both rear tyres

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 LGV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

EJ09 LGV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ09 LGV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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