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EF59 RKO

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,604 miles

Front nearside and offside inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,199 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,896 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,099 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 68,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,787 miles

engine covers& under shields obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,726 miles

rear tyres age related cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 47,440 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 40,945 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 40,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 30,292 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 RKO is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

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

Is EF59 RKO safe to buy?

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