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RO09 ARX

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ARX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 97,735 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,615 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted nr limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted o\s and n\s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear inner to outer sills weak

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,804 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,252 miles

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

exhaust hangers weak

rear cross member corroding on surface

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,460 miles

exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear split close to canvas

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

hand brake button worn

Fail 12 Apr 2018 72,765 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear split close to canvas

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

hand brake button worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,765 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,751 miles

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

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

all wheels slightly damaged

hand brake button damaged [secure]

wet conditions

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

wet conditions

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,136 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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RO09 ARX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RO09 ARX, 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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RO09 ARX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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