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LD09 EFF

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,868 mi
Last recorded147,868 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 EFF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 147,868 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 2mm

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,593 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust heatshields insecure

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s paint/panel damage

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Mar 2025 140,590 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust heatshields insecure

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s paint/panel damage

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,878 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

n/s accident damage

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Mar 2024 131,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

n/s accident damage

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,920 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 122,918 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,101 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on inner and outer edges

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 exhaust bracket broken/detatched

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,826 miles

Nearsdide front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Oct 2020 110,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearsdide front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,761 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Oct 2019 105,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,553 miles

Both rear tyres perished and slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 92,553 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished and slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,121 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 4-5 MM...

Fail 20 Oct 2017 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 4-5 MM...

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,233 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,980 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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LD09 EFF is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LD09 EFF, 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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LD09 EFF is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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