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SY09 YCE

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,624 mi
Last recorded122,624 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 YCE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 122,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,752 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2025 118,736 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 111,840 miles

Rear Both rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 111,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear springs corroded

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,361 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear Rear coil springs corroded both

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,895 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 78,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,885 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,448 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 26,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,073 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,310 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 YCE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY09 YCE, 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 YCE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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