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DE09 ARZ

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,263 mi
Last recorded107,263 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ARZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 107,263 miles

Areas of corrosion to the underside.

Fail 30 Jul 2025 107,263 miles

Areas of corrosion to the underside.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,518 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

REAR SUB FRAME /RODS /ARMS CORRODED /BUSHES WORN

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH /ALSO WORN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,551 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also various surounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 96,372 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both frames and some general suspension components mostly at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both frames and some general suspension components mostly at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,855 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front tie rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,854 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front tie rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,118 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 84,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,619 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 55,249 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 55,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,531 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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DE09 ARZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue 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 DE09 ARZ, 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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DE09 ARZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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