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L8 AMC

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,528 mi
Last recorded69,528 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 AMC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 69,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,427 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,104 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 68,314 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 66,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,548 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt receiver outer casing damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,662 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,633 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,112 miles

All 4 tyres scrubed on inner tread edges no ,plys exposed rear tyres worse

Fail 24 Sep 2015 40,112 miles

All 4 tyres scrubed on inner tread edges no ,plys exposed rear tyres worse

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,090 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 23,870 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 23,817 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 20,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,357 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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L8 AMC is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L8 AMC, 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 L8 AMC registered?

L8 AMC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is L8 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 AMC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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