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HJ09 VCV

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,631 mi
Last recorded120,631 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 VCV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 113,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,366 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,763 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,152 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 75,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces becoming corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 65,761 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces becoming corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 54,736 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,001 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,240 miles

Advise front tyres getting down 3mms

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 2,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,440 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HJ09 VCV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue 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 HJ09 VCV, 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 HJ09 VCV registered?

HJ09 VCV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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