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FL09 BFU

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,115 mi
Last recorded151,115 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 BFU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 151,115 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 151,115 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 140,084 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,099 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 128,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,505 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 112,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 107,119 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres inner sidewall small splits appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror decoration and dash cam ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 107,119 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres inner sidewall small splits appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror decoration and dash cam ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing fitted used old nut.... (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,253 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 30,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,132 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,009 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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FL09 BFU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL09 BFU, 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 FL09 BFU registered?

FL09 BFU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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