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PJ09 OYL

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,684 mi
Last recorded141,684 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 OYL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 141,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 141,673 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 128,800 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 128,790 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,846 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 113,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,224 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,471 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,471 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,327 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,228 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 28,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,826 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 13,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 13,376 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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PJ09 OYL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ09 OYL, 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 PJ09 OYL registered?

PJ09 OYL is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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