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BV09 FTY

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 FTY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025

Central Front Exhaust system insecure and nsr (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 123,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge + perishing - 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge - STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,160 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,567 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 98,565 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,191 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,191 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,679 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2017 59,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2016 51,376 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2016 51,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,292 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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BV09 FTY 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 BV09 FTY, 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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BV09 FTY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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