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FV09 VDR

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,140 mi
Last recorded22,140 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VDR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 22,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 22,057 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 22,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 21,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 21,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,158 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 20,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 20,298 miles

COOLANT RESOVOIR ON MINIMUM

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective MISSING

Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,640 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 19,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,417 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 15,401 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 11,486 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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FV09 VDR is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FV09 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

FV09 VDR is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 VDR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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