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EJ09 LNC

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,420 mi
Last recorded123,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 123,420 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 123,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 102,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,510 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF - OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi badly deteriorated

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR - OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 100,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and nail in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded NSF - OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR - OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,638 miles

Exhaust flexi badly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,828 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi and rear back box mountings broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible incorrect bulb fitment and water in lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater missing Damaged wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi badly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,669 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Exhaust mount broke

Nearside front shocker leak

Nearside rear tyre badly scrubbed on rear

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 93,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Exhaust mount broke

Nearside front shocker leak

Nearside rear tyre badly scrubbed on rear

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

Pass 15 May 2019 88,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 88,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 84,175 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge distorted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 79,852 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and has slight blow under load

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 May 2017 79,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and has slight blow under load

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

Pass 12 May 2016 75,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 64,743 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,045 miles

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

front brake pads now getting low

near side rear tyre now down to 5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

off side front and rear tyre now down to 4mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

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 LNC 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 LNC, 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 LNC is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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