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MT09 KZS

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,650 mi
Last recorded147,650 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 KZS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 147,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body rust

under components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 134,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 134,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 121,671 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under seal coated

Fail 14 Nov 2023 121,671 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under seal coated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 119,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 115,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,302 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,987 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 73,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,871 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 63,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,987 miles

advise slightly uneven tyre wear on rear

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,024 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,118 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,833 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,184 miles

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)

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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MT09 KZS is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MT09 KZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT09 KZS registered?

MT09 KZS is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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