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MA09 VUJ

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VUJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 149,028 miles

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 19 Aug 2025 142,990 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 142,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brake caliper spring

Pass 19 Aug 2024 136,144 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,262 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 120,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,478 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,416 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 111,248 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre has a nail

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 111,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre has a nail

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,889 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive dif seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 98,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive dif seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,616 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,284 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,027 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,385 miles

off side rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,742 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 12,723 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 12,723 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 VUJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA09 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

MA09 VUJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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