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EJ09 LPZ

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,352 mi
Last recorded149,352 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 149,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

stone chips zone b

Fail 12 Nov 2021 140,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

stone chips zone b

Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,084 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle main bush, n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,046 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 130,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,841 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,996 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 114,996 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,354 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,643 miles

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 LPZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

EJ09 LPZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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