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YS09 OBX

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,617 mi
Last recorded126,617 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 OBX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 126,617 miles

coolant leak

Fail 24 Jan 2024 126,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 118,503 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 118,460 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,168 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 114,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 100,894 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 91,681 miles

front pads low

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,972 miles

N/S/F tyre has sidewall cut almost to cord's and bald on inner edge.

N/S/R tyre out of shape and bald on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,496 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,496 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2014 61,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,465 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 55,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs corroded and pads not making full contact

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,792 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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YS09 OBX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS09 OBX, 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 YS09 OBX registered?

YS09 OBX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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