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FD09 DSE

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 DSE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 132,319 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

both headlamp lenses need a clean

Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,427 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 110,967 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,751 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 107,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,444 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 103,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2019 97,623 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 97,623 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,516 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 90,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,538 miles

Engine MIL warning light on

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 82,538 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine MIL warning light on

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,561 miles

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,343 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)

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,403 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 27,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FD09 DSE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FD09 DSE, 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 FD09 DSE registered?

FD09 DSE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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