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PE09 GCX

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,998 mi
Last recorded143,998 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 GCX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,998 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 143,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 135,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (centre section) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 135,379 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (back box hanger) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (centre section) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,890 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 128,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,433 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 117,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 109,466 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,174 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 78,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,563 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GCX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PE09 GCX, 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 PE09 GCX registered?

PE09 GCX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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