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MO08 USE

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO08 USE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,013 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2021 126,011 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,777 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush deterioration both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod inner has some play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,638 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 117,569 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 112,238 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 112,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

play in both front steering arms, nsf worse and recommend replacing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge not main tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both lower wishbones inner rear bushes

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both lower wishbones inner rear bushes

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 67,928 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,169 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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MO08 USE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MO08 USE, 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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MO08 USE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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