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BF09 TBZ

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,748 mi
Last recorded50,748 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TBZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 49,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,470 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 46,470 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,712 miles

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

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,998 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 39,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,277 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 37,277 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,850 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 25,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 23,047 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 23,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,547 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 3,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 3,153 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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BF09 TBZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF09 TBZ, 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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BF09 TBZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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