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ML09 KXV

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,766 mi
Last recorded172,766 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 KXV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 172,766 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2023 172,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2022 164,531 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 164,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure000000

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 154,641 miles

Central Rear heat shield not secured

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield by fuel tank not secured could fall off

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Aug 2021 154,641 miles

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

Central Rear heat shield not secured

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield by fuel tank not secured could fall off

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,829 miles

Central heat shield not fully secured

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold may be due to wear in rack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged has been rubbing on handbrake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s slight / o/s has a lot ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shield by tank not fully secured

Fail 6 Aug 2020 144,829 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken white light (4.5.4 (a))

Central heat shield not fully secured

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold may be due to wear in rack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged has been rubbing on handbrake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s slight / o/s has a lot ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shield by tank not fully secured

Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,322 miles

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both t a bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,718 miles

Front Inner both tyres bold on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,119 miles

Rear both sides tyre cracked in tread

handbrake has travel at times

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tyre bold

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split / starting to break up new req soon (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides tyre cracked in tread

handbrake has travel at times

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,285 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

handbrake has travel at times may req att soon

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,285 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake has travel at times may req att soon

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,835 miles

Handbrake operation requires attention, lever height varies with each application

N/S/R tyre inner edge shape irregular

O/S/R tyre shape irregular

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,835 miles

Handbrake operation requires attention, lever height varies with each application

N/S/R tyre inner edge shape irregular

O/S/R tyre shape irregular

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake reqs att not holding adjustment at times

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low reading on offside handbrake

Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low reading on offside handbrake

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,370 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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ML09 KXV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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