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EO09 VRM

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,535 mi
Last recorded110,535 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 VRM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 110,535 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 110,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 105,835 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 105,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 98,906 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 92,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre side tread

Fail 17 May 2023 92,152 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre side tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 86,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 30 May 2022 86,073 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2021 83,770 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 83,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,215 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 53,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,866 miles

trailer socket may need attention

Fail 2 Feb 2017 38,866 miles

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

trailer socket may need attention

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 19,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,788 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,222 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre low psi

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,077 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 11,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EO09 VRM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EO09 VRM, 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 EO09 VRM registered?

EO09 VRM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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