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EK09 MWZ

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 MWZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 127,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 106,463 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 106,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 86,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres Worn On Inner And Outter Edges.

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres Slightly Worn On Edges.

Fail 18 May 2023 86,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres Worn On Inner And Outter Edges.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres Slightly Worn On Edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 83,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes worn but not to excess

off side front door mirror cover missing

Fail 25 Aug 2022 83,724 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes worn but not to excess

off side front door mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,191 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,080 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,552 miles

both front lower arms bushes splitting no excessive movement.

both rear lower lateral arms bushes splitting no excessive movement.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,425 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,846 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 MWZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK09 MWZ, 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 EK09 MWZ registered?

EK09 MWZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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