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RS03 JOS

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,958 mi
Last recorded78,958 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS03 JOS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 78,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,147 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 70,146 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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RS03 JOS is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RS03 JOS, 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 RS03 JOS registered?

RS03 JOS is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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The MOT history for RS03 JOS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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