2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

5,225 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    276 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    258 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    194 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.4%
  2. Suspension21.4%
  3. Tyres11.4%
  4. Brakes9.3%
  5. Steering7.9%
  6. Body & chassis7.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2009 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,225 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).