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BJ09 LZC

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,912 mi
Last recorded108,912 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 LZC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 108,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,792 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,736 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,302 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 89,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,187 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,044 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 80,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,489 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,489 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,142 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,619 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 36,632 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 6,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,198 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 6,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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BJ09 LZC is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BJ09 LZC, 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 BJ09 LZC registered?

BJ09 LZC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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