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EK09 FMZ

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,538 mi
Last recorded75,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,366 miles

Coil spring corroded all four road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate damaged - recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes in both front suspension arms starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 73,366 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate damaged - recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes in both front suspension arms starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on the edge & perished

nearside front tyre wearing on the edge

residue around the steering rack assembly no visable leak found on test

tyre sealant expired

Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,193 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 58,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,525 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 31,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2014 31,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 22,293 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 12,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 12,894 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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EK09 FMZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EK09 FMZ, 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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EK09 FMZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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