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EF59 MXR

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,111 mi
Last recorded133,111 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 MXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2023 133,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 117,446 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 117,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,087 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 107,020 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 107,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken / missing from wishbone (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,884 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,834 miles

both front tyres wearing at inner edges of tread

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 85,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing at inner edges of tread

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,117 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded

requires alternator belt

Pass 19 Dec 2015 70,867 miles

Rear brake discs corroded, worn and lipped

rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2015 70,867 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Rear brake discs corroded, worn and lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2014 58,826 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and have slight grooving

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre perrishing / cuts on sidewalls

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,897 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 39,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,208 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 MXR is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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