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SM09 BKY

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 BKY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 109,961 miles

all springs are corroded

rear arms are corroded

under car is corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 106,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 103,030 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 99,753 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 99,753 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,020 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded under coatings.

Coolant reservoir damp ,possibly cracked.

Exhaust heatshields deteriorated.

Gearbox damp suspect nearside driveshaft seal seeping/leaking.

Some corrosion in suspension components and subframes.

rear suspension lower arms corroded.

Pass 24 May 2019 90,248 miles

centre heat shield fixings deteriorated

coolant around resevoir

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

slight corrosion on brake pipes

suspension components corroded eg springs, arms etc

Fail 23 May 2019 90,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

centre heat shield fixings deteriorated

coolant around resevoir

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

slight corrosion on brake pipes

suspension components corroded eg springs, arms etc

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,259 miles

front coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 83,259 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 75,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,798 miles

Front brake discs marked/distorted slightly

handbrake cables in poor condition

suspension springs corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 59,600 miles

maybe noise starting in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight wear in suspension bushes

springs slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 50,715 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and at 2mm 205/55/16 91v

front discs worn and pads getting down

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion starting o/s/f brake pipe at flexi

slight movement front suspension bushes

slight wear rear discs and pads

v slight noise o/s/r wheel when spun ( bearing starting ) ?

Pass 21 May 2013 41,575 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

maybe slight noise in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear in brakes

Pass 24 May 2012 32,643 miles

slight wear front and rear discs and pads

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 BKY is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SM09 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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