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EF59 VLB

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,097 mi
Last recorded78,097 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,563 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 75,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 71,405 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 71,393 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,193 miles

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

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 22 Apr 2022 61,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,621 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 50,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,402 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,912 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,703 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 33,703 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,167 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 31,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 22,394 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,355 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 VLB is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

EF59 VLB is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is EF59 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 VLB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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