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FH09 HFC

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,595 mi
Last recorded46,595 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 HFC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,595 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative When ignition is off (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 46,595 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative When ignition is off (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,771 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative when ignition off (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 45,771 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative when ignition off (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,297 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pads aprox 4000 miles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers headlamp slightly loose

Fail 2 Aug 2022 45,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pads aprox 4000 miles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers headlamp slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,778 miles

Exhaust and hangers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted inside edges both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,251 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

o\s front headlamp bracket broken

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,858 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,715 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,100 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,861 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,728 miles

front tyres n/s o/s worn edges

Pass 24 Aug 2013 23,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,388 miles

both front tyre treads 2mm on inner edges

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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FH09 HFC is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH09 HFC, 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 FH09 HFC registered?

FH09 HFC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is FH09 HFC safe to buy?

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