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BV09 ZKX

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,123 mi
Last recorded173,123 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ZKX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 173,123 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 173,123 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 165,289 miles

Front discs poor condition

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

O/S/F inner brake pads appear low

Rear discs poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2024 165,289 miles

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

Front discs poor condition

N/S/R tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge

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

O/S/F inner brake pads appear low

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2023 155,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight miss shape on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 146,479 miles

Front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Radiator lower mount/cross member rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2021 146,479 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Radiator lower mount/cross member rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2020 142,701 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 131,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 131,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 120,261 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 120,261 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,677 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT OUTTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

Rear BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,593 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 86,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,380 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 20 Jan 2012 17,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,879 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 ZKX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKX, 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 BV09 ZKX registered?

BV09 ZKX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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