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EJ09 LMV

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,688 mi
Last recorded137,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 137,688 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 137,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 129,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 129,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 117,817 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 108,676 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 108,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 98,128 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 88,347 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,693 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel cover fitted.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 80,693 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel cover fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,416 miles

Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel glove fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,416 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel glove fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,982 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,240 miles

N/S front tyre tread cuts. Rodents in engine bay. Lower cover sills fitted.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Object hanging from rear view mirror.

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 66,240 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong??? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel nut(s) missing ON ALL 4 WHEELS (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

N/S front tyre tread cuts. Rodents in engine bay. Lower cover sills fitted.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Object hanging from rear view mirror.

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,021 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 57,012 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,714 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 48,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre worn on inner edge

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 LMV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey 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 LMV, 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 LMV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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