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EX09 VAJ

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,157 mi
Last recorded163,157 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 VAJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 163,157 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 163,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,223 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 150,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,610 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 138,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 133,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 133,907 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,414 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2018 119,525 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 119,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 107,226 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 107,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 83,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,601 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,117 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 58,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,533 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,316 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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EX09 VAJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX09 VAJ, 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 EX09 VAJ registered?

EX09 VAJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is EX09 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 VAJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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