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SY09 VZN

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,098 mi
Last recorded126,098 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 126,098 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2026 126,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 121,220 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 100,350 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 100,325 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,711 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,871 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 88,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 82,832 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 82,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 78,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 74,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, 2.5mm in tread, outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,203 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f lower arm ball joint slight play

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f tyre wear to edges and worn to 3.5mm in tread

oil on a/c compressor

power steering pump damp

smear from wipers

Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f lower arm ball joint slight play

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f tyre wear to edges and worn to 3.5mm in tread

oil on a/c compressor

power steering pump damp

smear from wipers

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,509 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt webbing

exhaust flexi mesh detatched at one end allowing movement

wear to all brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges also in tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt webbing

exhaust flexi mesh detatched at one end allowing movement

o/s lower arm rear bush unbonded allowing movement

wear to all brake discs

Fail 8 Jun 2015 48,357 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,357 miles

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 39,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in o/s head lamp but secure

n/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall

rasp from exhaust system when engine reved

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen not bigger than 40mm

wear to brake discs

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement in o/s head lamp but secure

n/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall

rasp from exhaust system when engine reved

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen not bigger than 40mm

wear to brake discs

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,799 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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SY09 VZN is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY09 VZN, 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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SY09 VZN is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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