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EF58 MWL

2009 Ford Focus

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,926 mi
Last recorded102,926 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 MWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 102,926 miles

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

nsf topmount has slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2026 102,897 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nsf topmount has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,510 miles

Front pads wearing low

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit - slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2025 100,510 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant pipe burst (needs investigation) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Cannot hear pump (3.5 (a))

Front pads wearing low

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit - slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2024 96,470 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play- bearing slightly rough

o/s number plate light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2024 96,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play- bearing slightly rough

o/s number plate light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,191 miles

engine damp

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r tyre very much on limit

Fail 11 Jul 2023 92,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine damp

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r tyre very much on limit

Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 83,067 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 83,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 82,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,799 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 75,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,826 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,864 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,107 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2013 40,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,479 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MWL is a 2009 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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