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RO09 EXL

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,565 mi
Last recorded105,565 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 EXL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 105,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 101,479 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 101,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,849 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 98,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,871 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,836 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,460 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn and perished/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 91,426 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn and perished/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,437 miles

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

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush worn

Offside Front rear wishbone bush worn

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 81,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,523 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,898 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread on very inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,189 miles

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

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 EXL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXL, 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 RO09 EXL registered?

RO09 EXL is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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