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ML09 WHZ

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,225 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))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 62,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 25 Jul 2022 54,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 54,171 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,857 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 30,601 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,640 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,490 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 17,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,080 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 WHZ is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHZ, 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 ML09 WHZ registered?

ML09 WHZ is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is ML09 WHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML09 WHZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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