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EA09 NKS

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,214 mi
Last recorded161,214 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 NKS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 161,214 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 161,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 131,102 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 131,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 124,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2023 113,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2022 104,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 94,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,908 miles

front tyres perishing

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush breaking up

Pass 14 May 2019 79,880 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 79,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 72,191 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,763 miles

osr tyre inner tread lifting slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,255 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 20,255 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EA09 NKS is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EA09 NKS, 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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What year was EA09 NKS registered?

EA09 NKS is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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