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FY09 XKU

2009 Ford C-max

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,254 mi
Last recorded123,254 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 XKU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 123,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,896 miles

Central exhause heat shield not secure

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2021 111,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central exhause heat shield not secure

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,300 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 106,919 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken away

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has object sitting in between wheel and tyre on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Jan 2019 93,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has object sitting in between wheel and tyre on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jan 2018 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear bumper signs of accident damage

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2018 76,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear bumper signs of accident damage

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,808 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,021 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,383 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,545 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)

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 XKU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 XKU registered?

FY09 XKU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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