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EO09 HBL

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 HBL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,115 miles

Dampness around offside steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,417 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 83,593 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 83,593 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 81,185 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2021 78,268 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,685 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,679 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/50zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit 215/50zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 215/50zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERTRAYS

both rear tyres mishapen

Fail 11 Feb 2016 58,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERTRAYS

both rear tyres mishapen

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,187 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,336 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,773 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 23,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EO09 HBL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 EO09 HBL, 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 EO09 HBL registered?

EO09 HBL is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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