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EF09 LRV

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,325 mi
Last recorded134,325 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 LRV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 134,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 134,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 128,817 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust/fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 124,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,598 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 120,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os ns (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 116,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,064 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 89,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,493 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,244 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,413 miles

front pads wearing low causing maximum allowed 25% front brake inbalance

Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,430 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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EF09 LRV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRV, 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

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What year was EF09 LRV registered?

EF09 LRV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is EF09 LRV safe to buy?

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