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GU09 RUV

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,238 mi
Last recorded142,238 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 RUV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,238 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 142,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 121,205 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 109,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,051 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 98,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 87,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most (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 14 Sep 2019 78,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 55,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,355 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,741 miles

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

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,039 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,039 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,523 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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GU09 RUV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GU09 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU09 RUV registered?

GU09 RUV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is GU09 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 RUV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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