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DU09 OBX

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,210 mi
Last recorded148,210 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 OBX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 148,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 148,204 miles

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 136,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 124,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,241 miles

osf brake disc is worn inner face

strut top bearings noisey on lock to lock

Fail 2 Nov 2022 111,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

osf brake disc is worn inner face

strut top bearings noisey on lock to lock

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearings slightly rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear number plate insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,626 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge.2055017

Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,624 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge.2055017

Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,614 miles

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

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

Front inner tread wear to o/s and n/s front tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,233 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone rear "P" bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,064 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 60,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,020 miles

suggest handbrake travel adjusted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner tread- suggest replaced and tracked

suggest handbrake travel adjusted

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 OBX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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