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LB09 OTX

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,938 mi
Last recorded176,938 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 OTX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 176,938 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 171,157 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 165,700 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 165,700 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 161,928 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 161,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,067 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 158,067 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2020 153,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 May 2019 148,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 139,750 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 139,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm rear bush (P bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,584 miles

Engine covers preventing full inspection of engine bay components

Fail 28 Apr 2017 124,584 miles

Engine covers preventing full inspection of engine bay components

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 108,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 91,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 16 May 2014 75,837 miles

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

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

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

engine leaking oil.

Pass 14 May 2013 59,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,644 miles

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

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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LB09 OTX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB09 OTX, 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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LB09 OTX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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