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PJ09 RLZ

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,835 mi
Last recorded110,835 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 RLZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush - on limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose not located in clamp/holder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2023 110,835 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush - on limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose not located in clamp/holder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,950 miles

2.5 litres of engine oil added to raise level to minimum before MOT

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 95,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

2.5 litres of engine oil added to raise level to minimum before MOT

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,486 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small hole in boot n/s/f lower ball joit boot

o/s/f steering rack gaiter small end loose

Fail 10 Nov 2021 85,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small hole in boot n/s/f lower ball joit boot

o/s/f steering rack gaiter small end loose

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,178 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,656 miles

Rear brake pads very low marginal pass

Fail 19 Jun 2019 61,656 miles

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

Rear brake pads very low marginal pass

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,471 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 50,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 42,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,122 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 40,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,662 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 RLZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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