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OV59 VHZ

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,717 mi
Last recorded81,717 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,717 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 81,717 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024
Pass 15 Nov 2023 71,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,496 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 60,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,597 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,957 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Off side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,612 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 44,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,562 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 38,562 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,462 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,158 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 22,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,569 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 18,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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OV59 VHZ is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV59 VHZ, 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 OV59 VHZ registered?

OV59 VHZ is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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