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AO09 XMS

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XMS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 106,670 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 106,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 105,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 104,660 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 104,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,159 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 102,507 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,002 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,140 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2015 52,594 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,792 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,925 miles

hand brake lever damaged but still in a useable condition

Fail 18 Jun 2012 27,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake lever damaged but still in a useable condition

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 XMS is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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