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AO09 DKV

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,882 mi
Last recorded141,882 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DKV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 141,882 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,182 miles

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

bonnet does not open

Fail 12 Aug 2024 134,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet does not open

Pass 1 Dec 2022 129,175 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box outer seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F AND N/S/R tyres damaged side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,892 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 123,892 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 118,335 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2019 111,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 97,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,782 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,086 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,253 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,722 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AO09 DKV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO09 DKV, 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 AO09 DKV registered?

AO09 DKV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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