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MJ58 BVV

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,116 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 135,114 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 127,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,974 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,692 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Rear Body damage

Fail 28 Oct 2019 93,692 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken (exhaust is still secure)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,745 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer wing panel & bumper, are damaged

Very messy inside of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer wing panel & bumper, are damaged

Very messy inside of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

under tray

Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,798 miles

under tray

engine cover

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,127 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 54,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,715 miles

n/s front wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2014 44,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front outer pad getting low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,794 miles

front tyres close to waer bars

Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,306 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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MJ58 BVV is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ58 BVV, 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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MJ58 BVV is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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