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2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for C-max Titanium Tdci models manufactured in 2009, based on 56 real MOT test results.

64.3%
Pass Rate
35.7%
Fail Rate
56
Total Tests
74,700
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci MOT Analysis

The 2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci has an MOT pass rate of 64.3% based on 56 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 74,700 miles on the odometer. With a 35.7% failure rate, the 2009 C-max Titanium Tdci is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci is Tyres, responsible for 16.1% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 12.5%. Non-component advisories follows at 5.4%.

⚠ Based on limited data (56 tests)

Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall C-max Titanium Tdci page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Tyres 16.1%
Non-component advisories 5.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres16.1%9
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment12.5%7
3Non-component Advisories5.4%3
4Brakes3.6%2
5Driver's View Of The Road3.6%2
6Steering1.8%1
7Suspension1.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 74,700 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres2.15% per 10K miLamps & Electrical1.67% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.72% per 10K miBrakes0.48% per 10K miVisibility0.48% per 10K miSteering0.24% per 10K miSuspension0.24% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres2.1516.1%9
Lamps & Electrical1.6712.5%7
Non-component advisories0.725.4%3
Brakes0.483.6%2
Visibility0.483.6%2
Steering0.241.8%1
Suspension0.241.8%1

Mileage Statistics

74,700
Mean
64,320
Median
33,225
25th Percentile
85,484
75th Percentile
4.78% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci has an MOT pass rate of 64.3% based on 56 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 74,700 miles on the odometer. With a 35.7% failure rate, the 2009 C-max Titanium Tdci is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. At 74,700 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Tyres — 16.1% of failures

Tyres issues account for 16.1% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 12.5% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 12.5% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Non-component advisories — 5.4% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 5.4% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford C-max Titanium Tdci models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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