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MF09 BZA

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,493 mi
Last recorded207,493 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 BZA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 207,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

suspension very rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2024 202,445 miles

Front Brake discs heavily corroded and pads low

Gearbox area damp with oil

Vehicle underside, suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 196,889 miles

Both rear sills corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge and very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 191,369 miles

suspension corroded

wipers poor

Pass 23 Nov 2021 189,180 miles

front discs poor

nsr tyre worn on edge

os inner cv boot damp

steering boot damp

Fail 6 Nov 2021 189,171 miles

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

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear pads low disc poor

Pass 19 Nov 2020 188,428 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 188,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 185,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 179,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 172,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 163,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seats fitted in rear

nsf osf tyres worn on edges

osr nsr tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 153,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 153,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 142,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 142,162 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 132,074 miles

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

both rear suspension link arm bushes unbonding and perishing

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre tread on outer shoulder

offside front tyre tread low

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight movement to offside bottome ball joint

Fail 21 May 2013 131,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

both rear suspension link arm bushes unbonding and perishing

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre tread on outer shoulder

offside front tyre tread low

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight movement to offside bottome ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2012 115,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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MF09 BZA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF09 BZA, 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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MF09 BZA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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