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SB09 DFA

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,795 mi
Last recorded91,795 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 DFA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,795 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 91,795 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 90,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 90,221 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 90,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,885 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 89,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust hear shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,814 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undersurface undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2021 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undersurface undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

subframe and suspension arms undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

subframe and suspension arms undersealed

Pass 22 May 2019 77,488 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front driver side and front passenger side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 70,609 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

vehicle is under sealed

Pass 6 May 2017 65,787 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 May 2016 62,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 53,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 43,788 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords (205/55/16)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge (205/55/16)

Parking brake lever release button missing

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

Pass 14 May 2013 34,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 24,665 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 24,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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SB09 DFA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB09 DFA, 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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SB09 DFA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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