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NX09 USM

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,402 mi
Last recorded130,402 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 USM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,402 miles

Central Heatshield loose

Flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,950 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

Flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,575 miles

Flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,275 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing noisy when rotated.

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 86,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,629 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn

Fail 23 Jan 2019 81,629 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,395 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,395 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,267 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,049 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 35,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,205 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limits

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread area ( unrepairable )

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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NX09 USM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NX09 USM, 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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What year was NX09 USM registered?

NX09 USM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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