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EF59 PLX

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 PLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 65,106 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 65,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 62,265 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,793 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 56,881 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,546 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 49,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 46,818 miles

osr tyre perished side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 39,877 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,840 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,428 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 16,820 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 PLX is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 PLX registered?

EF59 PLX is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is EF59 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 PLX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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