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WM09 CJE

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,153 mi
Last recorded172,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 CJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 172,153 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 172,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 170,758 miles

Both rear heatshields insecure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Very slight misfire on engine

Pass 5 Oct 2023 168,284 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 168,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 163,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 155,895 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 155,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 146,053 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 146,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 139,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,390 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 130,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,144 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 123,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 119,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,395 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 119,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded but not holed

Fail 23 Jun 2015 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded but not holed

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,081 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,910 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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WM09 CJE is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 WM09 CJE, 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 WM09 CJE registered?

WM09 CJE is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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