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GL09 AKJ

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,037 mi
Last recorded102,037 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 102,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 97,018 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 97,018 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 90,407 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Parking Permit Sticker In Windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorating, Some Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower parking permit could impede drivers view

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 50,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 43,986 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2016 28,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,474 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,170 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,948 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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GL09 AKJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL09 AKJ, 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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GL09 AKJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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