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EF59 SFV

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,704 mi
Last recorded69,704 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 SFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 69,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,716 miles

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,965 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,941 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 58,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split and loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,488 miles

both rear tyres are cracked/perished slightly and are wearing on inner edges

near side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre cracked/perished slightly and heavily worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,453 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,578 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,225 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 SFV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

EF59 SFV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is EF59 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 SFV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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