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MA09 VTG

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,168 mi
Last recorded72,168 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VTG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 72,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 72,161 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 70,415 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,219 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,023 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 58,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,604 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,303 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,300 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,793 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,502 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,394 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 VTG is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

MA09 VTG is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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