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EO09 LYJ

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,963 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,958 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,950 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,241 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 57,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 52,341 miles

both front tyres worn inside and out side edges

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2021 47,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 47,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 34,078 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2018 34,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,147 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 30,147 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 25,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,628 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 19,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,717 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,155 miles

O/S/F TYRE AND N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON VERY INNER EDGE.

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 LYJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

EO09 LYJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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