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SL09 MVZ

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 MVZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,419 miles

all rear suspension corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills going rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2025 98,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills going rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust rear heat shield slightly lose

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,062 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing coming away

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under shields fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2023 91,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust rear box outer casing coming away

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under shields fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 88,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,440 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,436 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

N/S HEADLAMP LOOSE

N/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED

REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

SMOKES WHEN REVVED

Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,216 miles

child seat fitted

noisy flywheel

o/s/f tyre scrubbed

Fail 20 Apr 2019 70,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

child seat fitted

noisy flywheel

o/s/f tyre scrubbed

Pass 4 May 2018 65,708 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass missing ()

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 65,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass missing ()

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside/offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside/offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 50,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,553 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 47,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 41,577 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,997 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2012 26,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,405 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 MVZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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