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DU09 LZH

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,399 mi
Last recorded96,399 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LZH
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 96,399 miles

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

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

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,716 miles

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

o/s/f tyre edged

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,711 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

rear exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,774 miles

light edgeing on front tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,865 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,802 miles

front disc inner faces showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2019 61,801 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front disc inner faces showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,076 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,674 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front tyres lightly edged

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,027 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 40,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,520 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 34,413 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,433 miles

Both rear and the nearside front tyre have worn to just above 2.0mm

Fail 11 Mar 2013 22,433 miles

Both rear and the nearside front tyre have worn to just above 2.0mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 15,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,107 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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DU09 LZH is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU09 LZH, 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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DU09 LZH is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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