2009 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Petrol · HIG 6086
2009 Ford C-MAX (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 68,699 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HIG 6086 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 68,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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HIG 6086 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford C-Max (HIG 6086) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
HIG 6086 Mileage History
- 02/06/202257,308 mi
- 26/06/202358,746 mi+1,438 mi
- 09/07/202466,692 mi+7,946 mi
- 16/07/202568,686 mi+1,994 mi
- 17/07/202568,699 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford C-MAX Mk1 (C214)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.6 TDCi Turbocharger Oil Starvation and Bearing FailureSerious
The 1.6-litre 16V TDCi engine (DV6TED4) features an intricate turbocharger oil supply line containing a miniature wire mesh banjo filter. Over extended service intervals or when low-quality oil is used, soot and carbon from combustion blow-by accumulate in the shallow sump and block this micro-strainer. Starved of lubrication, the turbocharger bearings overheat, chatter, and seize, often shedding compressor wheel fragments into the intake tract or causing engine runaway if oil bypasses the turbine seals.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
The front lower wishbones use large rubber void bushes at the rear pivot points to isolate road vibration from the cabin. On the heavy-bodied C-MAX, frequent cycling over UK speed cushions, potholes, and urban traffic calming causes the rubber bonding to delaminate, split, and tear. This allows excessive horizontal movement of the lower control arm, resulting in steering wander, accelerated inner tyre shoulder wear, and harsh knocking noises over road imperfections.
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