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WJ09 WBX

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,353 mi
Last recorded121,353 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 WBX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,353 miles

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

underside and suspension has corrosion commensurate with the age of the vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2025 121,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underside and suspension has corrosion commensurate with the age of the vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,893 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 116,893 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,112 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r childseat fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 22,746 miles

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

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

n/s/f w/ bearing noisey when under load

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,386 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,061 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 4,844 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/sdoor mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2012 4,844 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/sdoor mirror glass cracked

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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WJ09 WBX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ09 WBX, 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 WJ09 WBX registered?

WJ09 WBX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 WBX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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