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EJ09 LSY

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 117,044 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 117,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 112,211 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 Child seats fitted. ()

Fail 21 Dec 2019 112,211 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Mirror repeater lamp. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror repeater lamp. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 Child seats fitted. ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,815 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 102,815 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mountings broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 92,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,486 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 79,485 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 72,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,027 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 65,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,828 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 55,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,883 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 LSY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

EJ09 LSY is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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