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EX09 YWL

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,817 mi
Last recorded128,817 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 YWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 128,817 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 128,809 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 119,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,434 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 114,372 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 111,056 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,935 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2019 90,108 miles

Central exhaust sheild slightly loose

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,144 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,063 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,527 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,066 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut to osf tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,042 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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EX09 YWL is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX09 YWL, 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 EX09 YWL registered?

EX09 YWL is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is EX09 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 YWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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