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EJ09 LKO

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,509 mi
Last recorded154,509 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 154,509 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2024 154,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb fallen out (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 140,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bottom of wing breaking away

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2023 140,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads scrubbed off (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bottom of wing breaking away

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 126,835 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 126,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring slightly corroded bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,828 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,435 miles

rear seat belts not checked as seat covers are fitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear seat belts not checked as seat covers are fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,763 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 73,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,438 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,151 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 48,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 LKO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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