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RJ09 GZH

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,307 mi
Last recorded102,307 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 GZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,307 miles

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

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 102,307 miles

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

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 95,202 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,506 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 88,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,368 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 79,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,610 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 70,609 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,408 miles

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

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

undershield fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

undershield fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal pad missing

NSF tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,940 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RJ09 GZH is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJ09 GZH, 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 RJ09 GZH registered?

RJ09 GZH is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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