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DV09 KCN

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,997 mi
Last recorded171,997 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 KCN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 171,997 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub frames corroded and suspension arms but seam solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 164,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 155,139 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front exhaust deteriorated but not leaking gases

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

nearside rear park brake efficiency low

Fail 28 Jan 2023 155,139 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front exhaust deteriorated but not leaking gases

Front subframe slightly corroded

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

nearside rear park brake efficiency low

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,650 miles

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

exhaust flexi loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Sep 2020 123,639 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 123,639 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,647 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 112,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2017 84,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear body damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2017 84,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear body damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2017 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (deep cut) (4.1.D.1a)

front wiper blades smearing/worn

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

coolant below minimum level

nearside front tyre inner edge uneven tread wear

nearside rear body damage

nearside rear tyre two nail/inner and outer sidewall damage/inner edge uneven tread wear

parking/handbrake lever excessive travel

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 55,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,687 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 26,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,067 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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DV09 KCN is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV09 KCN, 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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DV09 KCN is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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