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MJ09 DFN

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,374 mi
Last recorded127,374 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 DFN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 127,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 127,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,430 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 112,430 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,393 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,095 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,481 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,834 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 57,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16-91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smear screen slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 46,975 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 46,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,829 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 39,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,136 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,574 miles

front screen slightly marked

Fail 23 May 2012 12,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 12,678 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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MJ09 DFN is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ09 DFN, 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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MJ09 DFN is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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