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GY09 GZJ

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,264 mi
Last recorded156,264 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 GZJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 156,264 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Mud shield loose

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

Surface corrosion on most suspension components

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Temp repair on radiator support bracket

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 146,029 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Fail 19 Mar 2025 146,029 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 16 Apr 2024 142,324 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively shows signs of having got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wipers are starting to smear

chirping noise from auxiliary drive belt area

Fail 2 Apr 2024 142,313 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket behind flexi section is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split - also ball joint is slightly worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively shows signs of having got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wipers are starting to smear

chirping noise from auxiliary drive belt area

Pass 3 Feb 2023 140,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Offside Rear tyre is badly stress cracked in tread and is over 10 years old - 2009

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chirping noise from auxiliary drive belt area

Fail 3 Feb 2023 140,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in stress cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Offside Rear tyre is badly stress cracked in tread and is over 10 years old - 2009

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chirping noise from auxiliary drive belt area

Pass 26 Jan 2022 139,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded front mounts defective

front tyres wearing on inner tread

play in nearside of gearbox diff

Fail 25 Jan 2022 139,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded front mounts defective

front tyres wearing on inner tread

play in nearside of gearbox diff

slight play in driveshafts

Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,085 miles

Front exhaust flexy perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

resonance noise heard when service brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair

tested in a wet condition

Pass 27 Jan 2020 131,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 124,439 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 115,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 105,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2016 96,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2014 74,123 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 74,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 60,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GY09 GZJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc 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 GY09 GZJ, 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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GY09 GZJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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