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EX09 EKJ

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,816 mi
Last recorded161,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 161,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 159,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 154,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 150,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 146,620 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 146,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 144,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 144,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 138,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 132,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 132,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,289 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,453 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 123,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,779 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 110,769 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,992 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 93,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 75,008 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,693 miles

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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EX09 EKJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EX09 EKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX09 EKJ registered?

EX09 EKJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is EX09 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 EKJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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