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DE09 YHJ

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,944 mi
Last recorded123,944 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 123,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 117,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And Rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

One Of Wheel Bolt Missing On Each Wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2023 107,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 92,616 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 92,616 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering slightly rough

Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,542 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,283 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2019 72,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,188 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,188 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb pattern deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre , worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,256 miles

signs of a leak around power steering pump . fluid around resevoir as well . advise further investigation

slight roughness to front top suspension mounts

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,408 miles

bonnet lock missing (still secure)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 28,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet lock missing (still secure)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,803 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,258 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 YHJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHJ, 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 DE09 YHJ registered?

DE09 YHJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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