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EF59 MWE

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,631 mi
Last recorded156,631 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 MWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 156,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2025 156,631 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both corroded and detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 147,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 142,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 139,354 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,150 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,305 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST HANGER IS BROKEN

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,290 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018 108,290 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,405 miles

chip on screen / engine cover fitted / slight wear on inner edge o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,449 miles

chip on screen / engine cover x under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,471 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN / UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,206 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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EF59 MWE is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF59 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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