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EF59 VUU

2009 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,257 mi
Last recorded121,257 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 116,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 116,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 109,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 101,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,188 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mount snapped off. All other exhaust mounts very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,687 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads down to 3 or 4ml. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,170 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting on tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 73,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,817 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,952 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,187 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,536 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 VUU is a 2009 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

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

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