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ML09 LDU

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,376 mi
Last recorded84,376 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 LDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 84,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 74,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,961 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2024 72,953 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 66,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,103 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody components/areas corrosion,rear exhaust mount rotted thru/detached

Fail 1 Sep 2020 64,100 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody components/areas corrosion,rear exhaust mount rotted thru/detached

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,482 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 62,482 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,004 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 5 Apr 2018 57,571 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,262 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,931 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 32,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,041 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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ML09 LDU is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML09 LDU, 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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ML09 LDU is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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