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EJ09 LPA

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,600 mi
Last recorded155,600 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Reverse Lamp full of water

Fail 2 Nov 2020 153,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Reverse Lamp full of water

Pass 9 May 2019 141,600 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Reverse Lamp full of water

middle and rear exhaust heatshields loose

slight power steering fluid leak

winter tyres fitted to front

wipers smearing

Fail 1 May 2019 141,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear 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

Front exhaust mount broken

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Reverse Lamp full of water

middle and rear exhaust heatshields loose

slight power steering fluid leak

winter tyres fitted to front

wipers smearing

Pass 3 May 2018 129,708 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,287 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 110,136 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 96,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 88,661 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 88,661 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 78,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 78,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,599 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 LPA is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPA, 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 LPA is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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