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EY09 LXB

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 LXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026
Fail 28 Apr 2026

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

Pass 1 May 2025

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

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))

Fail 1 May 2025

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 8 May 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 99,650 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum and slight leak (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil level low

Fail 6 May 2023 99,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum and slight leak (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,787 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 88,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,202 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 85,158 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 85,158 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dirt in mechanism (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 82,885 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 80,485 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 80,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2016 77,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,529 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 64,529 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,885 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,593 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 24,593 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,671 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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EY09 LXB is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY09 LXB, 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 EY09 LXB registered?

EY09 LXB is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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