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EO09 XZC

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

135,330 mi
Last recorded135,330 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 XZC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 135,330 miles

Could not inspect rear seatbelts due to heavy objects

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 125,830 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 125,825 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,411 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,985 miles

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 26 Oct 2022 100,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,202 miles

Rear wheel alignment recommend checked / adjustment

Fail 23 Sep 2020 89,188 miles

Road wheel fixing missing NSF + NSR + OSF + OSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS + OS inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel alignment recommend checked / adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 79,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,172 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 70,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,622 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 67,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL AND WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,129 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 12 Dec 2015 57,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 8 Nov 2014 51,800 miles

205/55/16 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 8 Nov 2014 51,800 miles

205/55/16 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,614 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,898 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 36,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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EO09 XZC is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

EO09 XZC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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