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NJ09 LZB

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,215 mi
Last recorded55,215 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 LZB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 55,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,632 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 50,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 46,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,376 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,869 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 40,628 miles

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

anti slip cover on clutch pedal missing

Fail 29 Jan 2020 40,628 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

anti slip cover on clutch pedal missing

Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,392 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

slight cracks o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads

Fail 8 Mar 2019 40,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant low in header tank

slight cracks o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear bush (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both registration plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 37,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear bush (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both registration plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,537 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,260 miles

both rear tyres, walls badly cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,260 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

both rear tyres, walls badly cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,644 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,112 miles

all tyres walls cracked

both front tyres low

tailgate struts unservicable

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 11,671 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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NJ09 LZB is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ09 LZB, 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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NJ09 LZB is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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