2009 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · PE09 UPP
2009 Ford C-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 87,662 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE09 UPP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 87,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE09 UPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford C-Max (PE09 UPP) between March 2012 and May 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PE09 UPP Mileage History
- 28/03/201226,250 mi
- 22/04/201345,591 mi+19,341 mi
- 29/04/201449,138 mi+3,547 mi
- 20/05/201552,765 mi+3,627 mi
- 20/05/201552,765 mi
- 31/05/201656,932 mi+4,167 mi
- 31/05/201760,898 mi+3,966 mi
- 31/05/201760,898 mi
- 09/05/201864,725 mi+3,827 mi
- 23/05/201864,860 mi+135 mi
- 30/05/201969,286 mi+4,426 mi
- 28/11/202074,617 mi+5,331 mi
- 11/12/202178,384 mi+3,767 mi
- 20/12/202283,537 mi+5,153 mi
- 26/05/202383,726 mi+189 mi
- 29/05/202487,662 mi+3,936 mi
- 29/05/202487,662 mi
Average of roughly 5,046 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
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