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AO09 HGU

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 HGU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 86,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread * (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,165 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear heatshield loose

Fail 14 Aug 2025 79,165 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear heatshield loose

oil level low

Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,822 miles

exhaust heat guard loose

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,426 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,977 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 64,823 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ridged , lipped and slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers and especially inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray and sill trims fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs have ridge and area of corrosion on edge of braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides look low through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 54,072 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,342 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded through and flexi deteriorated

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,123 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)

engine cover & undertray fitted

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system slightly deteriated

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,663 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,691 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AO09 HGU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 HGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO09 HGU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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