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GJ09 ZSZ

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ZSZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 86,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,032 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 81,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 80,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 80,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,797 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,861 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,122 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 119,579 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 May 2014 37,718 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 May 2013 32,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,890 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GJ09 ZSZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ09 ZSZ, 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 GJ09 ZSZ registered?

GJ09 ZSZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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