MOT Status
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117,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to app. 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Heat shields insecure but cannot fall off
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to app. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to app. 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Heat shields insecure but cannot fall off
Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to app. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Heat shields not fully secure
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS
child seat fitted in rear
off side front door mirror cracked but not to excess
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL09 GHJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 PL09 GHJ, 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 PL09 GHJ registered?
PL09 GHJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 March 2009.
Is PL09 GHJ safe to buy?
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