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EF58 MLU

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,286 mi
Last recorded91,286 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 MLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 91,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 84,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 m3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 81,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 m3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,388 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,981 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 72,508 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 72,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,620 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 53,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,532 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,216 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,441 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 MLU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

EF58 MLU is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 February 2009.

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