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J18 DTA

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,117 mi
Last recorded164,117 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 DTA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 164,117 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 164,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 155,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 1 Feb 2021 155,205 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 120,636 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 120,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 102,135 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,906 miles

ADVISE alignment check

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE alignment check

EML light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,854 miles

front brakes low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/f tyre tyre getting low

rear brakes low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,202 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 42,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 20,181 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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J18 DTA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J18 DTA, 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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J18 DTA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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