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BK09 VVY

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,410 mi
Last recorded131,410 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 VVY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 131,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 131,407 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking STEERING RACK LEAKING (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 127,925 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 12,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,208 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 123,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 22 Jul 2022 116,978 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 116,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 111,400 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 95,573 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 95,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,205 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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BK09 VVY is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK09 VVY, 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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What year was BK09 VVY registered?

BK09 VVY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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