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WL09 HGY

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 HGY
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,502 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 114,216 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 114,216 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,882 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 111,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,352 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 105,352 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,086 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 99,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,120 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 87,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,390 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 78,390 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,545 miles

Boot area, floor etc. is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,644 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,958 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 49,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 43,806 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,772 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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WL09 HGY is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL09 HGY, 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 WL09 HGY registered?

WL09 HGY is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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The MOT history for WL09 HGY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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