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EJ09 PLO

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 PLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 143,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 139,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 136,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 135,467 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 119,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edges slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres perished slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,770 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 114,753 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,233 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light body damage

Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light body damage

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

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 PLO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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