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FY09 OEN

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,475 mi
Last recorded105,475 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 OEN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 105,474 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 90,655 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-laminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,230 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,229 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and both rear arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,546 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall split to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and both rear arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,829 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,141 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,308 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,115 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 48,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,863 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,750 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

no smoke emitted to test

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,678 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,137 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 36,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,391 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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FY09 OEN is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FY09 OEN, 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 FY09 OEN registered?

FY09 OEN is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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