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SL09 BUF

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,519 mi
Last recorded77,519 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 BUF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,519 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 77,517 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 74,463 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 72,232 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi in poor condition and bracket broken

Rear Heat shield loose but not insecure

Underside corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Fail 21 Oct 2022 68,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi in poor condition and bracket broken

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

Rear Heat shield loose but not insecure

Underside corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,537 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Various underside corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2021 66,427 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

All tyres perishing

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,560 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 63,560 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 60,196 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 60,196 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,506 miles

Front Both front wipers poor

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Subframe corroded

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 58,506 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both front wipers poor

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Subframe corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,917 miles

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

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

Slight roughness felt on offside front

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,213 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 51,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,714 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 32,942 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,641 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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SL09 BUF is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SL09 BUF, 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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SL09 BUF is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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