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LG09 BTX

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,406 mi
Last recorded87,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 BTX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,406 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 87,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 77,682 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 77,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,442 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 57,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 57,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 53,313 miles

Front brake pads seem low

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,149 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,380 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all rear seats folded down unable to check rear seat belts or seats

engine covers fitted obscuriong view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 44,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all rear seats folded down unable to check rear seat belts or seats

engine covers fitted obscuriong view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,783 miles

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 21 Mar 2012 20,358 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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LG09 BTX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG09 BTX, 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 LG09 BTX registered?

LG09 BTX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is LG09 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 BTX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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