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EJ09 LMU

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,032 mi
Last recorded132,032 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 132,032 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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch edge corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 132,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch edge corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 128,905 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 128,902 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,998 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,350 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 118,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 110,115 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a nail in the tread area

Fail 2 Oct 2017 93,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a nail in the tread area

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,628 miles

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a nail in the tread area

Fail 5 Oct 2015 76,628 miles

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and has a nail in the tread area

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,134 miles

n/s/f bumper corner is damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2014 68,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f bumper corner is damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,928 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 59,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,659 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osf tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,659 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

osf tyre outer wall damaged

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 LMU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

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

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