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LM09 VZR

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 VZR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,774 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 118,063 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 118,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,251 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,247 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,680 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 96,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape flat spotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape flat spotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 89,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,780 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges, getting low

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,661 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,806 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 48,806 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,846 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 35,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,211 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,835 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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LM09 VZR is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM09 VZR, 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 LM09 VZR registered?

LM09 VZR is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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