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EF59 NZP

2009 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,977 mi
Last recorded64,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 NZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,977 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 64,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,717 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 61,716 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,560 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 59,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 58,338 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,895 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 54,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 53,099 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 50,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,536 miles

Central Front Lower Rear of engine has minor oil leak.

Nearside Front Outer Wing mirror damaged along with blinker casing.

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 48,535 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Foot brake pedal rubber split through to rubber. (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers do not spray. (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Rear of engine has minor oil leak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjusted to legally required position. (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Wing mirror damaged along with blinker casing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted to legally required position. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 42,260 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 May 2014 38,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,157 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 NZP is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

EF59 NZP is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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