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EK09 PFA

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,448 mi
Last recorded133,448 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 PFA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 133,448 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 133,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 130,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 123,638 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 123,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2022 117,069 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 117,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 111,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 111,873 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 105,957 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2020 105,899 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 96,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes ( perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (bonding braking away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 96,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (bonding broken away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes ( perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (bonding braking away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 82,219 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

silencer outer skin corroded & heat shields insecure

Fail 12 May 2018 82,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

silencer outer skin corroded & heat shields insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,232 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 73,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 65,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 56,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,961 miles

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

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 PFA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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