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EF59 VRC

2009 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,261 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jan 2025 70,450 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights SET ON 3 ()

Fail 2 Jan 2025 70,450 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights SET ON 3 ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,479 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 68,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 64,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,163 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 61,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,758 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,501 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,814 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 24,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,204 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 VRC is a 2009 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 VRC registered?

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

Is EF59 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 VRC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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