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FP09 BCY

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 BCY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 102,970 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 102,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray loose

Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,987 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear no rear seats fitted so seat belts not checked

Fail 15 Nov 2023 87,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear no rear seats fitted so seat belts not checked

Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,125 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belts not checked

Offside Front door strap broken

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 81,125 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belts not checked

Offside Front door strap broken

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

NO OIL SHOWING ON DIP STICK

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,622 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 72,615 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,177 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,092 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,295 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 53,282 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,319 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,195 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

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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FP09 BCY is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FP09 BCY, 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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FP09 BCY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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