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PE09 AKZ

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,022 mi
Last recorded181,022 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2024 181,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket is snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flex is weak.

Exhaust heat sheild insercure

Front Bonnrt latch has been modeified and can only be opened with a square bar

Handbrake lever button missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Part of exhaust is bent/damaged.

Tow electrics socket damage

Pass 16 Feb 2023 167,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 159,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 151,007 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 151,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner face rusty

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner face rusty

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 73,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 64,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,985 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PE09 AKZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE09 AKZ, 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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PE09 AKZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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