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LM09 YDD

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,043 mi
Last recorded86,043 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 YDD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,043 miles

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2025 84,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 84,534 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,469 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 55,354 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 55,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 50,575 miles

Engine management light on

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring views of some testable components

Pass 21 May 2016 45,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 39,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2015 39,249 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 32,132 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 32,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 26,066 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 26,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,363 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 19,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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)

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 YDD is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM09 YDD, 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 YDD registered?

LM09 YDD is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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