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AJ09 FOM

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 105,799 miles

Headlamps Secure but could be imroved

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On absolute Limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On absolute Limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 103,267 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,905 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Washer motor slightly weak

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 96,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,970 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,933 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner treads

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,932 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner treads

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,949 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,184 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 56,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nsf tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2012 28,259 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 28,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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AJ09 FOM is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 FOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ09 FOM registered?

AJ09 FOM is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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