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LX09 VZR

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,292 mi
Last recorded136,292 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 VZR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 136,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2025
Fail 10 May 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,744 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,823 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 99,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,429 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 92,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has damage but has NOT exposed the cord

Fail 21 Feb 2017 80,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer boot, inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has damage but has NOT exposed the cord

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,286 miles

Front and rear number plates have a 3D effect

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front and rear number plates have a 3D effect

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 63,114 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,114 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,303 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2013 41,844 miles

All rear tie bar bushes perished.

Both front tyres wear on edges.

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,844 miles

All rear tie bar bushes perished.

Both front tyres wear on edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,813 miles

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

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

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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LX09 VZR is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX09 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 LX09 VZR registered?

LX09 VZR is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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