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EF58 MLJ

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,125 mi
Last recorded93,125 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 93,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 93,125 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides tyres inner edges wearing

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts on its outer wall(not reaching ply/cords) and inner edge wearing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,194 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides tyres inner edges wearing

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts on its outer wall(not reaching ply/cords) and inner edge wearing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,509 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Aug 2015 66,451 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,962 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall

N/S/R tyre has damage to outer sidewall

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm of tread on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,101 miles

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

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

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 MLJ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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