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PY09 BBX

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BBX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,323 miles

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

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related componants corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 85,323 miles

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

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related componants corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,280 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly lower on inner edges of treads

exhaust centre silencer corroded at pipe blowing slightly

exhaust heatshields in centre corroded deteriorating and looseon one side

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating splitting

groan noise from o/s/f suspension when turning

o/s/r tyre approching legal limit

rear exhaust hanger broken system still well supported

rear number plate deteriorating

vehicle underside and components dry showing corrosion in places

Fail 28 Sep 2022 76,269 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly lower on inner edges of treads

exhaust centre silencer corroded at pipe blowing slightly

exhaust heatshields in centre corroded deteriorating and looseon one side

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating splitting

groan noise from o/s/f suspension when turning

o/s/r tyre approching legal limit

rear exhaust hanger broken system still well supported

rear number plate deteriorating

vehicle underside and components dry showing corrosion in places

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,809 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorated along top edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and approching wear markers centre tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust hanger corroded broken but system still secure

vehicle underside suspension components dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 20 Sep 2021 69,809 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorated along top edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and approching wear markers centre tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust hanger corroded broken but system still secure

vehicle underside suspension components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,224 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs worn/wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion pitting

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing uneven with flat spots inner edges of treads

n/s/f tyre wearing lower on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

o/s/r road wheel has a distorted wheel rim on inner bead

vehicle tested in very wet condition

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,470 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion on outer edges of discs

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight uneven wear flat spots on very inner edges of treads

o/s/r roadwheel has a slightly damaged/distorted wheel rim on inner bead

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion on outer edges of discs

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight uneven wear flat spots on very inner edges of treads

o/s/r roadwheel has a slightly damaged/distorted wheel rim on inner bead

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,471 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces corroding on edges

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit 2.00mm remaining

n/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking deteriorating but not resulting in excess movement

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit 2.13mm remaining

o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking deteriorating but not resulting in excess movement

o/s/r road wheel has a slightly distorted/damaged wheel rim on inner bead

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,502 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55V16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55V16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,502 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front wipers starting to smear.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55V16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55V16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,162 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre outer wall is scuffed.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 32,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre outer wall is scuffed.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,708 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 17,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2012 14,250 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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PY09 BBX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver 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 PY09 BBX, 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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PY09 BBX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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