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AY09 WHW

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,968 mi
Last recorded15,968 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WHW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 15,968 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heatsheild slight insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2021 15,968 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

heatsheild slight insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 150,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heatsheild insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,290 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front anti roll bar play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,883 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 113,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,199 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 107,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,556 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,650 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 30,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,077 miles

Engine under cover damaged

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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AY09 WHW is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY09 WHW, 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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AY09 WHW is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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