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EO09 VNM

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,202 mi
Last recorded134,202 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 VNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 134,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 128,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 123,734 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Dec 2023 123,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 112,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 82,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,675 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 74,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,797 miles

nsr and osr tyres scrubbing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have slight wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 64,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have slight wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,662 miles

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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EO09 VNM is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 EO09 VNM, 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 EO09 VNM registered?

EO09 VNM is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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