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FG09 BYM

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,811 mi
Last recorded101,811 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 BYM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 101,811 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2022 101,811 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rusty under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,632 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall has small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 94,632 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall has small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corrored (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 31 Jan 2020 89,765 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corrored (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,592 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,640 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 28,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn low on tread on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low on tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,147 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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FG09 BYM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG09 BYM, 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 FG09 BYM registered?

FG09 BYM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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