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DS09 GFO

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,311 mi
Last recorded181,311 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 GFO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 181,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 175,427 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 166,688 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 166,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 146,723 miles

corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jan 2022 134,288 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 134,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 106,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack arm seals (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,175 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge could suddenly deflate (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,135 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,033 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,033 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 52,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,019 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front and rear brake discs worn.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,578 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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DS09 GFO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver 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 DS09 GFO, 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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DS09 GFO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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