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SL09 RPX

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 RPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 128,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,469 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 121,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 109,607 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,171 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 97,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,990 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 77,592 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 77,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 71,485 miles

both front tyres wearing low / heavily on edges

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low / heavily on edges

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,369 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 55,794 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,537 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BELOW 1.6 MM ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Fail 12 May 2016 48,537 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

BONNET LOCKING MECHANISM DEFECTIVE

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BELOW 1.6 MM ON INNER EDGES

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Pass 6 May 2015 42,379 miles

STRONG ADVISE both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges / bald on edge but have stepdown treads

Pass 8 May 2014 33,669 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,663 miles

n/s/r tyre shows perishing / tread wearing near limit on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 25,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre shows perishing / tread wearing near limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 18,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 17,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SL09 RPX is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL09 RPX, 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 SL09 RPX registered?

SL09 RPX is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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