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EJ09 LHC

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,612 mi
Last recorded143,612 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 143,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 137,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,903 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 132,864 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 128,909 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 120,833 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,437 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,962 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear reverse light cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,082 miles

Reverse light leans cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2013 70,082 miles

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

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

Reverse light leans cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2013 70,082 miles

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

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

Reverse light leans cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,082 miles

Reverse light leans cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,142 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 LHC 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 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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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