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AU09 OVG

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 OVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,462 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 72,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,379 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting on cat/flexi defective but exhaust system is still secured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front subframe and associated suspension components covered in corrosion but not holed

Rear Rear subframe and associated suspension components covered in corrosion but not holed

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,209 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger after the cat has broken off but exhaust system is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe and various suspension arms corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,063 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes becoming perished

Fail 15 Jan 2019 55,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes becoming perished

Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perishing and has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,781 miles

Rear tail pipe hanger nearly rusted off

Fail 18 Jan 2017 45,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tail pipe hanger nearly rusted off

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,914 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,430 miles

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)

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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AU09 OVG is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU09 OVG, 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 AU09 OVG registered?

AU09 OVG is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is AU09 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 OVG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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