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OU09 GWL

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 GWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 93,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 93,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,650 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 78,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 73,370 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 68,156 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 28 May 2020 71,167 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 65,036 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,410 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 58,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 48,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jun 2015 31,454 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,410 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,410 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,141 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 16,510 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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OU09 GWL is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OU09 GWL, 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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OU09 GWL is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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