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EJ59 VBG

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,320 mi
Last recorded76,320 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 VBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 68,393 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 68,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 61,325 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,763 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 55,763 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 54,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,404 miles

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

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

bonnet lock missing

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,277 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,422 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,981 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall pereshing

rear pads 5mm left

Fail 24 Nov 2016 30,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall pereshing

rear pads 5mm left

Pass 19 Nov 2015 26,039 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 26,039 miles

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

Offside Rear nail

Fail 25 Nov 2014 20,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,350 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,912 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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EJ59 VBG is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ59 VBG, 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 EJ59 VBG registered?

EJ59 VBG is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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