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EF59 MXN

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 MXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024
Fail 9 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022

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

Rear n/s and o/s rear side lamp bulbs faded.

exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking.

Fail 7 Jan 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 m-1 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear n/s and o/s rear side lamp bulbs faded.

exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,260 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,300 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 113,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 104,238 miles

general dryness corrosion to underbody components

Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,239 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,319 miles

rear body heat sheild insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear body heat sheild insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,658 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,809 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,050 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 MXN is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXN, 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 EF59 MXN registered?

EF59 MXN is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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