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EF59 WLH

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 WLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 114,037 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner nsr tyre inner edge worn 205 55 16

Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,755 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,357 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 73,906 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,242 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,180 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Bald.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,160 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 51,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,595 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,968 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2013 30,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2012 22,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WLH is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

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

Is EF59 WLH safe to buy?

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