2009 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · DS09 GFO

The 2009 Ford C-Max has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects or advisories recorded across all five tests, including the most recent pass on 26 January 2026 at 181,311 miles. This suggests consistent compliance with UK roadworthiness standards over the past seven years, though the duplicate entry for the 2024 test—one pass, one fail—indicates a potential administrative error rather than mechanical failure. The vehicle’s most recent MOT was conducted just six months ago, which is well within the standard three-year interval, though the lack of advisories or defects does not preclude hidden wear in high-stress areas like suspension bushes or drivetrain components. The recorded mileage of 181,311 miles over 17 years equates to an average of roughly 10,665 miles per year, a rate that aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps in mileage progression, though the jump from 146,723 miles in January 2023 to 166,688 miles in January 2024—an increase of 19,965 miles—suggests a period of higher usage. This could imply either intensive driving or a temporary lapse in mileage recording. The absence of any MOT failures or advisories during this period does not confirm the vehicle’s condition beyond basic compliance, but it does indicate no obvious neglect in critical systems. Given the clean MOT record, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common failure points in high-mileage vehicles. The brakes, while not explicitly flagged, warrant scrutiny for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has experienced rapid mileage accumulation. Structural integrity should also be assessed for corrosion in wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, as these areas are prone to deterioration in a vehicle of this age. The lack of advisories does not rule out minor issues like worn wiper blades or low fluid levels, but the absence of major defects suggests the vehicle has been reasonably well-maintained.