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FP09 YHJ

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 146,816 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 146,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 136,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,924 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 119,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,145 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 109,145 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,918 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low, added oil

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Seal around parking brake lever hanging out & slightly damp (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shields loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 May 2019 90,916 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low, added oil

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Seal around parking brake lever hanging out & slightly damp (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shields loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,201 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 68,201 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear wishbone pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.49 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear wishbone pin/bush-Borderline (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.68 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 42,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 31,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,368 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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FP09 YHJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHJ, 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 FP09 YHJ registered?

FP09 YHJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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