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EF59 TPZ

2009 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,156 mi
Last recorded172,156 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 TPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 172,156 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 169,702 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 169,701 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 165,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 156,443 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 156,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 145,478 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 132,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 125,521 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,050 miles

rear suspension radius arm bushes splitting

Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,050 miles

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

rear suspension radius arm bushes splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2016 64,145 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 53,183 miles

rear radius arm bushes splitting and deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2015 53,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear radius arm bushes splitting and deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,757 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 33,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TPZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

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

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