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EJ09 LJU

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,422 mi
Last recorded118,422 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,422 miles

Heat shield insecure ( Rear )

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 118,416 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Heat shield insecure ( Rear )

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,513 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb not in holder (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,157 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 111,150 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on wear limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured antiroll bar drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,328 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,771 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 LJU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

EJ09 LJU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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