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DN09 ZLK

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,776 mi
Last recorded158,776 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 ZLK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,776 miles

Offside Front door checkstrap insecure

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 158,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door checkstrap insecure

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 148,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 139,273 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 139,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,472 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,652 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,455 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 83,986 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,177 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 72,177 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested oil level below min (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

205/55/16

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

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

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

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 59,764 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,660 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,801 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 37,799 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,279 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 26,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,036 miles

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

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

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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DN09 ZLK is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN09 ZLK, 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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DN09 ZLK is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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