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EF58 FYC

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,031 mi
Last recorded102,031 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 FYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,509 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 23 Jul 2025 98,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,855 miles

Front Inner Brake discs corroded in the inner

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

Oil leak from under engine

Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,978 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,151 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,212 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 67,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,504 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,199 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 57,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on inner edge advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,208 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 52,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,180 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2013 34,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 23,358 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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EF58 FYC is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF58 FYC, 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 EF58 FYC registered?

EF58 FYC is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is EF58 FYC safe to buy?

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