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ML09 KZD

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,222 mi
Last recorded164,222 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 164,222 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 157,272 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 149,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Condition of rear exhaust hanger

Fail 12 Jan 2024 149,537 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Condition of rear exhaust hanger

Fail 27 Dec 2023 149,318 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn & corroding on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted so unable to check condition of sills

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 143,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn & corroding on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted so unable to check condition of sills

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,640 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 137,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension rubber bushes are perishing . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 111,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 111,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 15 May 2018 101,235 miles

Nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 16 May 2017 86,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 77,012 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 62,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 62,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,947 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

rear exhaust heat sheild loose and corroded

tyre sealant expierd 01/13

Fail 4 Jul 2014 45,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

rear exhaust heat sheild loose and corroded

tyre sealant expierd 01/13

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on innermost edge

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,123 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 KZD is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black 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 ML09 KZD, 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 KZD is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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