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SY09 UPL

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 UPL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,633 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 102,633 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 96,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

fuel and oil levels low

Pass 26 Apr 2023 89,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,368 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 72,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing second layer rubber inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing second layer rubber inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,083 miles

Both front tyres worn very close on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2018 57,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn very close on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,940 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Offside Door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,626 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,860 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre perishing / cracking on sidewall and in tred

Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre perishing / cracking on sidewall and in tred

o/s/r tyre pressure visually low

Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 23,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,515 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,528 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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SY09 UPL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SY09 UPL, 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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SY09 UPL is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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