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LN09 ZWK

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,167 mi
Last recorded95,167 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 ZWK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 95,167 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 95,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement ASAP

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2024 84,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 79,010 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Dec 2020 78,986 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 75,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,163 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 67,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,497 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 52,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,391 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 44,391 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,806 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LN09 ZWK is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN09 ZWK, 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 LN09 ZWK registered?

LN09 ZWK is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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