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SM09 ONL

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,163 mi
Last recorded100,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ONL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,163 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 100,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust heat-shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 87,785 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,960 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 69,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 67,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front lower arm rear suspension bushes has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,801 miles

osf tyre low worn on edges

wear and corrosion front and rear discs and pads

x2 front wishbone arms rear bushes perishing

x2 rear tyres worn on edges and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,815 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,902 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 24,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,046 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 ONL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM09 ONL, 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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What year was SM09 ONL registered?

SM09 ONL is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is SM09 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 ONL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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