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HG09 ZYZ

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 ZYZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 122,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner has damp of oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 122,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW , MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner has damp of oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 116,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 107,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 107,826 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,201 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OIL TOPPED UP 4 LITRES PRIOR TO TEST DUE TO OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON ADVISE INVESTIGATION AS THERE NO OBVIOUS LEAKS

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 98,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

OIL TOPPED UP 4 LITRES PRIOR TO TEST DUE TO OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON ADVISE INVESTIGATION AS THERE NO OBVIOUS LEAKS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,220 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres on inner edge are bald and worn,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect may require to attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on center,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level very low level,may require to attention soon

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil very low level

rear wiper end rubber split

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,593 miles

both front lower arms,rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,129 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear brake pads close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

engine cover on top and underside

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,431 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,350 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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HG09 ZYZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG09 ZYZ, 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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HG09 ZYZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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