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AY09 XAV

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,708 mi
Last recorded130,708 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XAV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 130,708 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 127,026 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 127,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 123,578 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 123,578 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,968 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2021 101,800 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt botth ()

centre exhaust deteriorated

unable to check side sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2021 101,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt botth ()

centre exhaust deteriorated

unable to check side sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight pitting on front brake discs on inner faces

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 85,357 miles

2/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

both rear tyres worn on inside edge and becoming perished

Fail 15 Feb 2019 85,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1/ both front tyres worn on inside edge and becoming perished

2/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,148 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,240 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 77,202 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,972 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,726 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2014 61,571 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,940 miles

near side rear tyre small cut not down to cords

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 XAV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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