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FV09 CVR

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,142 mi
Last recorded122,142 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 CVR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 122,142 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 122,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached refixed back in place (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 119,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam needs new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached refixed back in place (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 115,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,591 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 112,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 103,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,833 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 97,833 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 86,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,918 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 56,887 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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FV09 CVR is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV09 CVR, 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 FV09 CVR registered?

FV09 CVR is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 CVR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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