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ML09 BGU

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BGU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 95,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 94,257 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 94,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2024 89,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 86,939 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 84,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,372 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,350 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake bleed nipple damp

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TA bushes lipped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

trays v& covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,167 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,987 miles

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

trays & covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,072 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2015 45,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 38,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,803 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)

Fail 29 May 2012 18,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 18,270 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 17,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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ML09 BGU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML09 BGU, 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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ML09 BGU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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