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YE09 DHC

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,660 mi
Last recorded116,660 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 DHC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 116,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

misting of oil on near side steering rack gaiter

Pass 16 May 2024 100,948 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms

Fail 15 May 2024 100,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms

Pass 24 May 2023 92,866 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 89,454 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 89,452 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,315 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 81,314 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 76,209 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 75,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,514 miles

Central exhaust heat shield partly insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2018 68,514 miles

Central exhaust heat shield partly insecure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,535 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 29,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,364 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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YE09 DHC 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 YE09 DHC, 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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YE09 DHC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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