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PY09 EAW

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,769 mi
Last recorded152,769 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 EAW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 152,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 145,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 139,486 miles

Engine oil leaks, oil level low, engine noisy.

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

N/S wiper blade slightly split, both smearing

Slight cracking in both rear tyre treads 205 55 16

Fail 7 Mar 2022 139,486 miles

Engine oil leaks, oil level low, engine noisy.

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

N/S wiper blade slightly split, both smearing

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

Slight cracking in both rear tyre treads 205 55 16

Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edge 2mm on centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edge 2mm on centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 129,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edge 2mm on centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edge 2mm on centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,503 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front reg plate deteriorated

all brake disks corroded

parking brake has low reserve travel

Fail 26 Feb 2019 110,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front reg plate deteriorated

all brake disks corroded

parking brake has low reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter , requires oil and filter change (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 88,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 80% worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 80% worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2017 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 80% worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 80% worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 71,867 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 71,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

misting of oil around oil filter

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

misting of oil around oil filter

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 38,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,923 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 23,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 9,158 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 EAW is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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