2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Ford Focus C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

217 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 217 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    14 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.9%
  2. Suspension24.0%
  3. Steering10.6%
  4. Tyres10.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  6. Body & chassis7.4%
  7. Brakes6.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.7%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Ford Focus C-Max?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2009 Ford Focus C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 217 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ford Focus C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Ford Focus C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).