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EF09 SXV

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,837 mi
Last recorded61,837 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 SXV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 61,837 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 61,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205*50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 49,114 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 48,446 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 48,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,467 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 47,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light came on half way through test

Pass 15 Jul 2022 46,445 miles

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

ns reverse lamp inop

Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,730 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,186 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,646 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,462 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,697 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 SXV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXV, 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 EF09 SXV registered?

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

Is EF09 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 SXV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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