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PY09 NHO

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,260 mi
Last recorded118,260 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,260 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 109,641 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Radiator support corroded excess

Fail 15 May 2025 109,640 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Radiator support corroded excess

Pass 17 May 2024 100,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 90,439 miles

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 11 May 2023 90,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,820 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,281 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 77,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,084 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 72,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 68,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,836 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 63,827 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 55,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 55,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,419 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 34,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,061 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,605 miles

slight engine oil leak

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 NHO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHO, 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 PY09 NHO registered?

PY09 NHO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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