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2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,419 mi
Last recorded176,419 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 XML
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 176,419 miles

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

all four coil springs

Pass 14 Sep 2022 166,184 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 166,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 151,047 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 151,047 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 141,544 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 141,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 91,401 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 16 Sep 2017 91,401 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,255 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 19,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,470 miles

Offside Front 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 XML is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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