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EO09 VXM

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,925 mi
Last recorded141,925 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 VXM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 141,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt retainer panel loose

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 141,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed bonnet wont open (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt retainer panel loose

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 129,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 120,320 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 120,320 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing dangerous (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,212 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 115,212 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,389 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 98,389 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,729 miles

Both rear tyres have no visible tread pattern left inner edge also perished aswell

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Top mount slight noise on lock to lock

Offside Front Tyre pressure low 10psi inflated and found base of valve stem slight leak

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

Smokes slightly on the emission test when revved

Fail 6 Oct 2017 89,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres have no visible tread pattern left inner edge also perished aswell

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Top mount slight noise on lock to lock

Offside Front Tyre pressure low 10psi inflated and found base of valve stem slight leak

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

Smokes slightly on the emission test when revved

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,094 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 78,876 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,598 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 63,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge 205/50/17

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,931 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge 205/50/17

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,010 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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EO09 VXM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,998cc 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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

EO09 VXM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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