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RNZ 9601

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,740 mi
Last recorded93,740 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 9601
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 93,740 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS & rear bushes splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre & perished (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surrounding suspension components same condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 93,738 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak injector chuffing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box corroded

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS & rear bushes splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre & perished (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surrounding suspension components same condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,522 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS&OS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And all surrounding suspension components, arms & anti roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,510 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 83,535 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 79,819 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 79,774 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,224 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 76,224 miles

Windscreen washer not working front and rear (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

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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RNZ 9601 is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RNZ 9601, 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 RNZ 9601 registered?

RNZ 9601 is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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