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EF59 SGV

2009 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 SGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 106,502 miles

decat pipe in boot

Fail 23 Jul 2026 106,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

decat pipe in boot

Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 92,349 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 92,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,293 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 86,235 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 33,061 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,535 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 SGV is a 2009 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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