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SP09 RYW

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,421 mi
Last recorded123,421 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 RYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 123,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 121,871 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 121,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2024 120,518 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle control arms pin and bush worn but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 19 Apr 2023 118,113 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 118,113 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 112,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,937 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 105,937 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 101,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,124 miles

Front front wipers slightly smear screen

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight under body corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front front wipers slightly smear screen

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,077 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Apr 2018 71,077 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,550 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seats ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,258 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat cant check seat belt

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,535 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 33,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 23,448 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 13,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,760 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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SP09 RYW is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP09 RYW, 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 SP09 RYW registered?

SP09 RYW is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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