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MA09 MVE

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,723 mi
Last recorded144,723 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 MVE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 144,723 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded strong fuel smell at rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

front bumper grill insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2023 123,009 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 123,009 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,382 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 73,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,882 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,478 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 48,471 miles

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

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,511 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 22,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MA09 MVE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MA09 MVE, 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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MA09 MVE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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