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PK09 ORA

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,064 mi
Last recorded106,064 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 ORA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 106,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad retaining clip missing.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 106,004 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside front inner rack end excessive play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad retaining clip missing.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to front and rear of back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 94,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,551 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 89,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil filler cap not in situ, engine and engine bay covered in oil and also underside.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,954 miles

Offside 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 27 Oct 2020 77,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,284 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 72,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,715 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,096 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 44,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wiper riped

Pass 16 May 2015 44,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear wiper riped

Pass 27 May 2014 39,178 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,072 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 13,337 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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PK09 ORA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PK09 ORA, 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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PK09 ORA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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