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EJ09 LRY

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 126,791 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 126,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,638 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 124,636 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))

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

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,369 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 123,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,693 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 118,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,229 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 113,229 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked link rod missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,216 miles

front wish bone rear bushes soft

near side rear tyre cracking

neare side mirror broken

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,736 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,119 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,612 miles

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

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 LRY 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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

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

Is EJ09 LRY safe to buy?

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