CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF09 LMO

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,558 mi
Last recorded59,558 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 LMO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 59,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Various areas of corrosion under body and suspension components

Fail 10 Feb 2026 59,558 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Various areas of corrosion under body and suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2024 59,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 58,663 miles

Central Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides of vehicles rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,683 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 52,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERRISHED. ADVISE CHANGING

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 50,898 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERRISHED. ADVISE CHANGING

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on the inner sidewall.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on the inner sidewall.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 44,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,882 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,457 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 26,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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
Full Ford C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF09 LMO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 EF09 LMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF09 LMO?

You can check the full history of EF09 LMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF09 LMO registered?

EF09 LMO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is EF09 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 LMO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF09 LMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF09 LMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.