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EJ09 LRZ

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 147,076 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 147,073 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing loose and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 136,020 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 131,966 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 131,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear stop lights slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Jul 2021 127,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust central heatshield loose

Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 122,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 109,495 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 81,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,262 miles

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,262 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,140 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 LRZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LRZ, 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 LRZ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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