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EF58 MFU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

176,354 mi
Last recorded176,354 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 MFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 176,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seat doesn't allow access to rear seats.

Exhaust system and centre hanger rusty/corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner rack has slight play in joint.

Nearside front outer cv boot has slight seepage.

Offside Rear Stop light is slightly discoloured.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are present, preventing inspection of components.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front and rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 176,352 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seat doesn't allow access to rear seats.

Exhaust system and centre hanger rusty/corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner rack has slight play in joint.

Nearside front outer cv boot has slight seepage.

Offside Rear Stop light is slightly discoloured.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are present, preventing inspection of components.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front and rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 173,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

parking brake lever travel is long

Fail 14 Mar 2025 173,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn lumpy inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

parking brake lever travel is long

Pass 29 Feb 2024 170,626 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge approx 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills, have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Rear offside and nearside brake disc back plates are corroded

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 6 Mar 2023 168,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Slight Buckle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bush Starting to Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Slight Buckle

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic Cover Sill & Undertrays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components

Rear Exhaust Hear Shield Slightly Loose

Fail 6 Mar 2023 168,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Slight Buckle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bush Starting to Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Slight Buckle

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic Cover Sill & Undertrays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components

Rear Exhaust Hear Shield Slightly Loose

Pass 14 Mar 2022 152,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 152,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,567 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm worn on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side glass has window tint fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

boot struts are weak, boot does not stay in open positionj

plastic cover sills and engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 19 Feb 2021 126,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewalls are split 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm worn on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side glass has window tint fitted

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated offside and nearside (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn smooth on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

boot struts are weak, boot does not stay in open positionj

plastic cover sills and engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,618 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 113,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 71,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,934 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 54,903 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,657 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 41,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 27,718 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 27,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MFU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MFU, 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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EF58 MFU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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