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RO09 GFV

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,620 mi
Last recorded98,620 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 98,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,767 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,872 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

exhaust corroded

front flexi exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 Nov 2021 86,872 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

exhaust corroded

front flexi exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,751 miles

Centre exhaust heatshiled loose

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

Exhaust corroded, worse at mounts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 83,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Centre exhaust heatshiled loose

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

Exhaust corroded, worse at mounts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Pass 17 May 2019 77,201 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

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

Fail 17 May 2019 77,201 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

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

Pass 17 May 2018 73,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.8mm - worn on inner edge - 205/55 r16 94v (4.1.E.1)

heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2017 68,850 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 62,463 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 62,463 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken Not held in by retainer (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2015 57,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread remaining but has worn to 0mm on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread remaining but has worn to 0mm on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 45,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres worn on inner of treads

rear tyres 6 years old

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,112 miles

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

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,155 miles

General corrosion to exhaust

wipers poor

Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,155 miles

General corrosion to exhaust

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

wipers poor

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 GFV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO09 GFV, 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 GFV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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