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PB09 LJB

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB09 LJB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 57,145 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,318 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 49,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 49,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,022 miles

205/50/R17/93W.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 48,022 miles

205/50/R17/93W.

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,767 miles

205/50/R17/93W. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,074 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,783 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,342 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,020 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,614 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,259 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 7,360 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 6,810 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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PB09 LJB is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PB09 LJB, 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 PB09 LJB registered?

PB09 LJB is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is PB09 LJB safe to buy?

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