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MW09 LCA

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 LCA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,018 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 108,018 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,427 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 12 Sep 2023 103,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,639 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2022 97,639 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,867 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 92,861 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,875 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,976 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,123 miles

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,273 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

slight damage to o/s/r quarter

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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MW09 LCA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW09 LCA, 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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MW09 LCA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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