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SM09 CCA

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,498 mi
Last recorded104,498 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 CCA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 104,498 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on inside edge. Recommend tracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn on inside edge. recommend tracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 98,427 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on inside edge. Recommend tracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn on inside edge. recommend tracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 90,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 80,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box seam leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust support mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,978 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 52,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,018 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 47,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,629 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 6,229 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 CCA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CCA, 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 CCA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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