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SM09 BMZ

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,695 mi
Last recorded66,695 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 BMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,695 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,097 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,583 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 56,583 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,827 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 40,225 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 40,225 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,581 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,027 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 19,027 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,004 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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SM09 BMZ is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM09 BMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM09 BMZ registered?

SM09 BMZ is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is SM09 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 BMZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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