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AY09 XAU

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XAU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,968 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 78,968 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 68,804 miles

Rear rear suspension starting to correded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 68,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear suspension starting to correded

exhaust haet shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,219 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,083 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 49,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,352 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushing NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear washer inop

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,359 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear cut in tyre but not exposing cords

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear straight link arm bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,824 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,761 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,831 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn down on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2013 26,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 23,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,101 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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AY09 XAU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAU, 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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What year was AY09 XAU registered?

AY09 XAU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is AY09 XAU safe to buy?

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