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RK09 BGE

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 BGE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 109,279 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2026 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2025 103,451 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,456 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 97,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,903 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2023 91,903 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,471 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 86,471 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 81,546 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,043 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 73,624 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 67,338 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 67,338 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 61,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,999 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2016 50,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,094 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 39,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,222 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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RK09 BGE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RK09 BGE, 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 RK09 BGE registered?

RK09 BGE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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