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PN09 ZLU

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,568 mi
Last recorded101,568 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 101,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 85,918 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 85,918 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,146 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BY FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,110 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER TRACK ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PAN ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER TRACK ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,748 miles

Exhaust mounting defective DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front HEADLAMP BRAKET DAMAGED BUT SECURE

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 60,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front HEADLAMP BRAKET DAMAGED BUT SECURE

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,143 miles

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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,603 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 37,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,113 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 355,955 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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PN09 ZLU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PN09 ZLU, 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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PN09 ZLU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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