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EJ09 LLP

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,258 mi
Last recorded133,258 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,258 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 111,296 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 111,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,635 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 109,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,941 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 105,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,151 miles

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,878 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 96,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 93,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank and tail pipe (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 86,371 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 86,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 79,390 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

winter tyre fitted to offside front wheel

winter tyres fitted to rear wheels and tyres have slightly perished

Fail 8 Aug 2015 79,390 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

winter tyre fitted to offside front wheel

winter tyres fitted to rear wheels and tyres have slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,742 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,077 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 LLP is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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