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SA09 SOU

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,260 mi
Last recorded102,260 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 SOU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,260 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))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 102,257 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Both Sides Snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,505 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 84,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,502 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,773 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake 17%

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 58,393 miles

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

Space saver fitted on NSF

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,399 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wishbone bush slightly worn

Fail 6 Dec 2016 54,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,259 miles

oil leak from around gear box

Fail 14 May 2014 39,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 39,468 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)

Pass 13 May 2013 28,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,680 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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SA09 SOU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA09 SOU, 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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SA09 SOU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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