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A12 ECA

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,311 mi
Last recorded151,311 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ECA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 151,311 miles

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

some damage to rear number plate

Fail 20 Feb 2026 151,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

some damage to rear number plate

Pass 21 Feb 2025 147,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,177 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 142,177 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some play in both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,791 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 127,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,056 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 120,056 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 115,251 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,091 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 107,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,050 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,489 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,455 miles

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,868 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 65,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,181 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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A12 ECA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A12 ECA, 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 A12 ECA registered?

A12 ECA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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