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EK09 PHX

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,272 mi
Last recorded124,272 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 PHX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,272 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 124,267 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 117,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,994 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush requires attention,requires pressing to fully locate,secure at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2023 111,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush requires attention,requires pressing to fully locate,secure at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,075 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 110,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,636 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 104,636 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,220 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,832 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 97,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,088 miles

heatshield loose

Pass 5 May 2017 77,617 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 68,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 56,908 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 56,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 46,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,827 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 PHX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

EK09 PHX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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