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BD09 AYS

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,414 mi
Last recorded186,414 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 AYS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 186,414 miles

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

chassis corrosion and subframes

power steering noisy not affecting function.

Fail 13 Nov 2025 186,413 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsf excessive fluctuation on rbt (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis corrosion and subframes

power steering noisy not affecting function.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 181,749 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 181,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 179,101 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weaping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal in gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 176,176 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering rack has a light misting of oil

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 176,175 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering rack has a light misting of oil

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 174,654 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 172,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 169,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 158,636 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 158,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 149,887 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 149,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 137,411 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 137,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 117,741 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,741 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,514 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 98,514 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,535 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 Jan 2012 57,950 miles

Nearside 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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BD09 AYS is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BD09 AYS, 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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BD09 AYS is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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