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MJ09 SOU

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,405 mi
Last recorded156,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 SOU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 156,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Heat shield slightly loose

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 127,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2022 86,405 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats down at time of test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept view but not excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2022 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats down at time of test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept view but not excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,683 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,960 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 47,951 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,890 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 44,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,217 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 3 Jan 2017 36,138 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Dec 2015 30,581 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,153 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,321 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 16,564 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 SOU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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