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EF59 TVZ

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,872 mi
Last recorded56,872 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 TVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 56,872 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 56,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,720 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR + OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,024 miles

Exhaust flexi mesh coming off but exhaust not blowing

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 117,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,187 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 103,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2015 103,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2015 103,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,974 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,974 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,748 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 TVZ is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

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

Is EF59 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 TVZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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