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MA09 VSO

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,564 mi
Last recorded75,564 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VSO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,564 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded.exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,138 miles

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

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,132 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear subframe and suspensioin arms are slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear subframe and suspensioin arms are slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,928 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,295 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 64,295 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 56,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,493 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,397 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,865 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear pads getting close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,755 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 28,749 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 26,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,645 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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MA09 VSO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA09 VSO, 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 MA09 VSO registered?

MA09 VSO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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