MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
Offside Rear tyre perished
front brake pads and discs worn
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.
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.
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust hanger broken
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)
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)
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)
both front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyre worn on inner edge
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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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