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EF59 VLB

2009 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Ford Focus Petrol 1999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 78,097 miles on the clock, averaging 4,525 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF59 VLB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,525

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,534
Average per year4,525
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF59 VLB 17k33k48k63k78k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage75,563 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage71,405 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage66,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage61,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage55,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,976 miles
PASS
Mileage50,645 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage45,402 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage39,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage33,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage31,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage27,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage22,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage17,355 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About EF59 VLB

What car is EF59 VLB?

EF59 VLB is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.

What is the mileage of EF59 VLB?

The last recorded mileage for EF59 VLB was 78,097 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF59 VLB passed its MOT?

EF59 VLB has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is EF59 VLB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF59 VLB is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EF59 VLB?

EF59 VLB is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.