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EF09 MPZ

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,015 mi
Last recorded118,015 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 MPZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 118,015 miles

Front wipers have play in linkage

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 118,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers have play in linkage

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 108,440 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 108,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,905 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,905 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,440 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,539 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Heat Shield Unsecured

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 92,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 85,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,322 miles

Engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre punctured

Fail 19 Nov 2015 78,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre punctured

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,724 miles

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

nearside rear registration plate lamp has a dim light output

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,752 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,438 miles

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 7 Dec 2011 31,346 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 MPZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MPZ, 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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EF09 MPZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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