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EF58 OLH

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,370 mi
Last recorded164,370 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 OLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 164,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 159,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,154 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 153,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 143,812 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 133,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 133,242 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 126,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2016 125,986 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged and wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,674 miles

Washers missing from rear camber adjusting bolts and subframe damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,280 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 OLH is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 February 2009.

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