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FE09 RHV

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,882 mi
Last recorded128,882 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 RHV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 128,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Apr 2025 124,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 124,082 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 118,880 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 118,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,104 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,132 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,110 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 107,110 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,762 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,880 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 95,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,974 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 88,974 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front discs badly corroded inner face

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,050 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 81,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,762 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,455 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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FE09 RHV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE09 RHV, 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 FE09 RHV registered?

FE09 RHV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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