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PJ09 RFY

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 RFY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 120,018 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 120,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 115,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,984 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 110,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,428 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 85,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached head broken off through bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,412 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 25 Apr 2017 73,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 73,896 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tread and sidewall degreation

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,950 miles

Front brake discs corroding

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 65,950 miles

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

Front brake discs corroding

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,699 miles

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

front discs heavily worn and corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,699 miles

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

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

front discs heavily worn and corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,310 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 34,239 miles

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

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

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 RFY is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RFY, 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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PJ09 RFY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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