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SV09 CAU

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,906 mi
Last recorded34,906 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 CAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 34,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 34,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 32,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 32,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 30,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Borderline (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 30,262 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Borderline (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 29,785 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner/outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 29,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,980 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,777 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 27,779 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 26,373 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 26,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,256 miles

offside rear brake disc outer surface rusty/slightly scored

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,207 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

o/s front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Apr 2012 9,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV09 CAU is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV09 CAU, 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 SV09 CAU registered?

SV09 CAU is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is SV09 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV09 CAU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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