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BF09 ZLE

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,315 mi
Last recorded128,315 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ZLE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 128,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

All rear seats not fitted at time of test

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 114,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded low (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,093 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 106,084 miles

Brake performance not tested due to badly broken insecure front spring (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken displaced from supporting cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,600 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,336 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt No rear seat belts checked ()

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 79,283 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt No rear seat belts checked ()

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,320 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,224 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,952 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)

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 ZLE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZLE, 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 BF09 ZLE registered?

BF09 ZLE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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