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EJ09 LMF

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,225 mi
Last recorded93,225 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,225 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall [2012] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,652 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 85,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,595 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 77,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,528 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 71,527 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,173 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,924 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,212 miles

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)

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 LMF is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

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

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