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SM09 OWB

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,875 mi
Last recorded76,875 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 OWB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,875 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 63,549 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,882 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,061 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 52,061 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,883 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,990 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,092 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,508 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,255 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2012 30,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,250 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 OWB is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM09 OWB registered?

SM09 OWB is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SM09 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 OWB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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