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ML09 BGY

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,117 mi
Last recorded183,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BGY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 183,117 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 183,117 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2025 174,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 167,466 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 167,466 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 157,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 149,322 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 137,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 133,250 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 133,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 109,685 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 109,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 101,743 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 101,743 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2017 96,503 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 89,655 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 89,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 82,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 69,054 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,317 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 40,274 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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ML09 BGY is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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