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EF09 LHH

2009 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 147,556 miles on the clock, averaging 9,330 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF09 LHH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
147,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2012
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,330

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year9,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF09 LHH 22k53k85k116k148k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,556 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,733 miles
PASS
Mileage140,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage132,648 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage126,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage117,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,132 miles
PASS
Mileage108,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,477 miles
PASS
Mileage104,820 miles
Since last MOT+10,870 miles
PASS
Mileage93,950 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage93,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,937 miles
Since last MOT+1,160 miles
PASS
Mileage92,777 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,727 miles
Since last MOT+11,918 miles
PASS
Mileage80,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,991 miles
PASS
Mileage69,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,818 miles
Since last MOT+15,067 miles
PASS
Mileage54,751 miles
Since last MOT+13,520 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage32,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,171 miles
PASS
Mileage21,579 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 LHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About EF09 LHH

What car is EF09 LHH?

EF09 LHH is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EF09 LHH?

The last recorded mileage for EF09 LHH was 147,556 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF09 LHH passed its MOT?

EF09 LHH has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2025.

Is EF09 LHH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF09 LHH is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EF09 LHH?

EF09 LHH is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.