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AO09 DXE

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DXE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 134,218 miles

Both headlamps Deteriorated

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Exhaust system corroded - rear hanger broken off

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 134,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both headlamps Deteriorated

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Exhaust system corroded - rear hanger broken off

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 126,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 126,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 121,585 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,268 miles

windscreen washers weak

Fail 25 Feb 2021 114,268 miles

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

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

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,086 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

heat shields loose underneath

Front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2018 89,750 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,453 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 88,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,507 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 73,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,086 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,207 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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AO09 DXE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

AO09 DXE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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