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FN09 VEA

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,301 mi
Last recorded227,301 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VEA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 227,301 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2025 214,140 miles

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

n/s front outer cvj gaiter holed and loosing grease

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2024 203,354 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2023 194,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front and near side rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 194,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front and near side rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 183,726 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern effected by mask converter

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern effected by mask converter

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 183,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front registration plate is "pressed" style of lettering

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern effected by mask converter

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 165,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 151,421 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 8 Mar 2019 136,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 121,174 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear coil road springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2017 106,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid everywhere under vhe but no obvious leaks

Front headlights and sidelights slightly discoloured

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2014 67,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2014 67,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres very worn inner edges

front tyres low on pressure

Pass 3 Mar 2013 52,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,144 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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FN09 VEA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN09 VEA, 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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FN09 VEA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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