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ML09 EHG

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,314 mi
Last recorded108,314 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 EHG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,314 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 108,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,381 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,696 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 102,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edger worn on the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 99,973 miles

Bonnet catch defective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 99,973 miles

Bonnet catch defective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,584 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension Top mount Slight play

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 97,584 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension Top mount Slight play

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,932 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 92,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 92,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driver shaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front and nsf suspension arms rear bushes are deterioated and has slight play

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm Limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm Limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,247 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm Limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm Limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,861 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,073 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 40,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n s r fog light dim

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,736 miles

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

nsr tyre 3mm and sidewalls cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,818 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,818 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear 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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ML09 EHG is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ML09 EHG, 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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ML09 EHG is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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