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SM09 BJF

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,591 mi
Last recorded123,591 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 BJF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 123,591 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour excluding side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working offside&nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 105,232 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2018 105,232 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,563 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,559 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,559 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all except side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front both steering gators insecure preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,542 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 19 Jul 2012 41,115 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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SM09 BJF is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SM09 BJF, 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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SM09 BJF is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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