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MJ58 MFU

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,780 mi
Last recorded68,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 MFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 68,780 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 68,780 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 63,819 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

underside suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

underside suspension corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,111 miles

underside suspension corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2024 60,111 miles

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

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

underside suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 56,901 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 52,725 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,596 miles

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

Nearside Damaged

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 10 Sep 2019 41,409 miles

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 14 Sep 2018 37,882 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 37,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,190 miles

rear tyres cracks in them

Pass 7 Sep 2013 12,311 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 7,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 7,746 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 4,472 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 MFU 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 76.2%.

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 MJ58 MFU, 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 MJ58 MFU registered?

MJ58 MFU is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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