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EF58 OYB

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,570 mi
Last recorded155,570 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 OYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 155,570 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 145,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 145,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,550 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 127,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 127,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2021 118,161 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,000 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 79,034 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 65,539 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 59,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,399 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 OYB is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

EF58 OYB is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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