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FD09 DTV

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,327 mi
Last recorded119,327 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 DTV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 119,327 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,322 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 117,320 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 112,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 109,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 106,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,901 miles

handbrake operation high

Fail 26 Sep 2019 103,901 miles

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

handbrake operation high

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,821 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 88,821 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 61,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure all rear (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,927 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child.seat.fitted.n/s/r.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,848 miles

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 DTV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

FD09 DTV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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