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AU09 VTY

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,311 mi
Last recorded140,311 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VTY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 140,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,168 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly misaligned on all four wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,037 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 34,924 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 34,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 32,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,255 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AU09 VTY is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2009 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 VTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU09 VTY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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