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EF59 MVN

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,609 mi
Last recorded132,609 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 MVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 132,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

corrosion present to underside ,front & rear subframes & suspension components

nearside rear tyre wearing low (central tread)

Fail 29 Apr 2025 132,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

corrosion present to underside ,front & rear subframes & suspension components

nearside rear tyre wearing low (central tread)

Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,320 miles

corrosion present to underside front & rear subframes & suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2024 124,266 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine maladjusted not allowing for emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at NSF driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 120,362 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 15 Aug 2022 113,888 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,485 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 97,485 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 91,324 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 91,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 85,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 85,093 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,298 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 67,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,762 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 61,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x3 bulges on inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on inner sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 47,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 47,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,239 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer tyre wall has damage

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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EF59 MVN is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF59 MVN, 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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EF59 MVN is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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