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SP09 ZPJ

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,834 mi
Last recorded129,834 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 ZPJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 129,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,901 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2021 126,901 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 123,222 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,900 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 108,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUSE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front surport bearing noisey/rought

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 96,080 miles

Heat shields insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,831 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r wheel steel

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2013 54,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 43,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SP09 ZPJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP09 ZPJ, 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 SP09 ZPJ registered?

SP09 ZPJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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