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EJ09 LKV

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,873 mi
Last recorded141,873 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 141,873 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracks in treads, nail in nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded, plastic covers fitted

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,827 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear lower parts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 133,597 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces heavily corroded, slightly pulsating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear lower parts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 126,735 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front, discs heavily corroded inner faces (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 126,735 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front, discs heavily corroded inner faces (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 119,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 113,966 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 113,966 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of front lower wishbone worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of front lower bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,090 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Fail 14 Aug 2020 109,090 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing fixing bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Slight judder from the front brakes

The front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes are deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2019 98,530 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Slight judder from the front brakes

The front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes are deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 88,239 miles

The o/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 23 May 2017 77,483 miles

The front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 25 May 2016 65,347 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 65,347 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,665 miles

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

wipers smearing slighly

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,581 miles

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

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

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 LKV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

EJ09 LKV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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