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LD59 CJE

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,369 mi
Last recorded118,369 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 CJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 118,369 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 118,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 109,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,258 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 102,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,798 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 86,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,050 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,617 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))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 73,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,543 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 33,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,111 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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LD59 CJE is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD59 CJE, 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 LD59 CJE registered?

LD59 CJE is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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