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EJ09 LHP

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,257 mi
Last recorded180,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 180,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective after back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 180,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective after back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 163,979 miles

Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 154,536 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 142,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 130,595 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 130,595 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 119,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,220 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 107,220 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 97,254 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 97,254 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 Jul 2018 85,144 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2017 81,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,662 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,564 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,212 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 51,405 miles

Light corrosion on brake discs.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,405 miles

Light corrosion on brake discs.

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 LHP is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

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

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