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EF59 MWX

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,602 mi
Last recorded144,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 MWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 144,602 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 144,602 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 126,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 111,896 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2021 83,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2021 83,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2020 71,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 60,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 53,536 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,680 miles

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 48,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked on inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked on inner and outer edges. (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,000 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,438 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked in tread

Fail 6 Aug 2015 43,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres badly cracked in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2014 37,566 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner tread.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,518 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Tread on both rear tyres uneven.

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 22,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tread on both rear tyres uneven.

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged.

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 MWX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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