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CN09 ZDO

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationCN09 ZDO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat sheild loose

Fail 9 Dec 2025 123,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 123,858 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 123,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,090 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 115,785 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,004 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 100,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,813 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 84,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,021 miles

heat shield insecure n/s

n/s/r fog light slightly white

Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,674 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp showing white light

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 77,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp showing white light

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 64,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn low and perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,188 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,536 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,061 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 33,029 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish and crack

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 22,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 21,509 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW + PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 11 Jan 2014 15,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 9,849 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 9,849 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,485 miles

centre seat belt frayed

near side rear lens cracked

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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CN09 ZDO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CN09 ZDO, 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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CN09 ZDO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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