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DK09 USM

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,602 mi
Last recorded161,602 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 USM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,602 miles

Both side rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated

Coil spring corroded front & rear (both side) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side(inner & outer ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side +(worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 156,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 145,302 miles

Both side front tyre worn on inner edge(close to lgeal limit)

Pass 20 Jul 2023 136,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 136,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,835 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,511 miles

Front Both front coil springs corroded.

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 123,508 miles

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

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

Front Both front coil springs corroded.

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres low on tread.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,584 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2020 114,584 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2019 100,563 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

heavy dampness around steering rack

Fail 11 May 2019 100,549 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

heavy dampness around steering rack

Pass 26 May 2018 86,330 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear coil springs corroded

front offside and nearside inner rear suspension bushes worn slightly

nearside rear tyre worn down uneven on inner of tread

Fail 26 May 2018 86,330 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear coil springs corroded

front offside and nearside inner rear suspension bushes worn slightly

nearside rear tyre worn down uneven on inner of tread

Pass 22 May 2017 68,242 miles

Front Tracking out of alignment

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,618 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 49,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,282 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2014 37,165 miles

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

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

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

o/s fronr tyre wearing on edge not measurable tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 30,500 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DK09 USM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK09 USM, 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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DK09 USM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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