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GX09 EFW

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,155 mi
Last recorded135,155 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 EFW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 135,155 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 135,138 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 129,250 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,916 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,688 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,843 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 96,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 75,539 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 75,539 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 58,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,887 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,634 miles

Rear Anti roll bar corroded

Rear Child seats fitted obstructing outer seat belts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,591 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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GX09 EFW is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GX09 EFW, 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 GX09 EFW registered?

GX09 EFW is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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