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BJ09 XRU

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,820 mi
Last recorded160,820 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 160,820 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 160,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 153,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 146,091 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 146,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 140,255 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 134,296 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 134,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,979 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 123,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,416 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 118,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 113,086 miles

Nearside rack end slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2017 113,083 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rack end slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,227 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 95,227 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,538 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2012 54,823 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 XRU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ09 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

BJ09 XRU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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