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RUI 8097

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,896 mi
Last recorded133,896 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 8097
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,896 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2019 133,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 110,933 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 110,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.2.6)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

nearside wheel different from rest but of correct size

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 85,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

nearside wheel different from rest but of correct size

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,445 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has split in wall but not down to cords

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,442 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 46,442 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake disc heavily scored

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,687 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 33,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,041 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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RUI 8097 is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RUI 8097, 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 RUI 8097 registered?

RUI 8097 is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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