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RJ09 VMG

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,169 mi
Last recorded144,169 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VMG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,169 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 141,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 137,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 134,007 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 134,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,238 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,693 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 125,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 116,841 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 13 Jul 2018 116,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,910 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Jul 2016 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,025 miles

N/S rear alloy wheel buckeled on inner side

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,025 miles

N/S rear alloy wheel buckeled on inner side

Offside Outer Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,553 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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RJ09 VMG is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ09 VMG, 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 RJ09 VMG registered?

RJ09 VMG is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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