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PL09 GKF

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 GKF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 113,025 miles

Front Both inner steering rack joints leaking fluid

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 113,025 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both inner steering rack joints leaking fluid

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 110,381 miles

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

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

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

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

advise signs of corrosion rear subframe and surrounding susprnsion components

advise signs of oil staining around steering rack area

advise slight play offside steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,281 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play and slight noise under rotation

Pass 5 Dec 2022 103,745 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 103,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also metal in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also metal in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres on 3mm with both edges wearing and outer walls scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,261 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,134 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front brake pads are wearing low

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,755 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm, nail in tread

o/s and n/s rear seat belts not tested due to child seats

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,040 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,040 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,332 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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PL09 GKF is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL09 GKF, 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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PL09 GKF is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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