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SJ59 MXV

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,657 mi
Last recorded106,657 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 MXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,657 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,569 miles

General corrosion underneath

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,569 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion underneath

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,335 miles

Advise tracking check at some stage

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 84,335 miles

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

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

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

Advise tracking check at some stage

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on inside and close to limit, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 73,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,964 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,347 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides + walls perished and split (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 39,347 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides + walls perished and split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,678 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 30,678 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing 4x (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,262 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 26,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,592 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 21,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,533 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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SJ59 MXV is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ59 MXV, 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 SJ59 MXV registered?

SJ59 MXV is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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