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LR09 XEA

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,916 mi
Last recorded68,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 XEA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 68,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 68,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 62,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 62,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 58,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 54,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,642 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,832 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 43,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,370 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,691 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 14,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,039 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 6,075 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 5,732 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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LR09 XEA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR09 XEA, 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 LR09 XEA registered?

LR09 XEA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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