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CE09 ZXS

2009 Ford C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,567 mi
Last recorded125,567 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 125,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,897 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 102,897 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,345 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,484 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,178 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,063 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 79,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,573 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre wall scuffed

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre wall scuffed

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,505 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,486 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 38,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,316 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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CE09 ZXS is a 2009 Ford C-max in Green 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 CE09 ZXS, 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 CE09 ZXS registered?

CE09 ZXS is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is CE09 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 ZXS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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