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LO09 KFY

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,070 mi
Last recorded164,070 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 KFY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 164,070 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 164,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 152,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 152,777 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Seat belt anchorage is part of frame so also insecure. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking Rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack likely to become detached Inner steering tie-rod dangerously worn to excess. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 144,358 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 144,259 miles

Emissions not tested Engine noisy (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 135,131 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exterior of vehicle damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 135,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exterior of vehicle damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,378 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 117,449 miles

slight play on o/s track rod

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,786 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 106,784 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,216 miles

engine covers and an undertray are fitted to vehicle

rear bumper corner is slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,216 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

engine covers and an undertray are fitted to vehicle

rear bumper corner is slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,408 miles

engine lamp on

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 80,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 73,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,110 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Jul 2012 57,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

front and rear brake pads wearing low

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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LO09 KFY is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LO09 KFY, 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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LO09 KFY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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