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MJ09 VTA

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,910 mi
Last recorded177,910 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 VTA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 177,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Nov 2024 177,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2023 169,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 8 Dec 2023 169,726 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Small one (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Dec 2022 161,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 17 Dec 2021 152,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 146,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 146,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,724 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 124,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,122 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,881 miles

front & rear tyres worn on edges

rear tyres just 2mm

Pass 27 May 2015 70,016 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,574 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 30 May 2013 41,470 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 41,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,174 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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MJ09 VTA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ09 VTA, 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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MJ09 VTA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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