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EF58 LXK

2009 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,895 mi
Last recorded150,895 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 LXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 150,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,012 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 138,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 128,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 128,601 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 128,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb adrift (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,191 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,855 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,261 miles

rear brakes worn

Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,956 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,643 miles

drive belt in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,183 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 35,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,532 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 26,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LXK is a 2009 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF58 LXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF58 LXK registered?

EF58 LXK is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is EF58 LXK safe to buy?

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