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WU09 VMG

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,141 mi
Last recorded47,141 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VMG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 47,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 45,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 43,778 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,045 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 39,005 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,245 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 34,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 29,049 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 29,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,447 miles

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

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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WU09 VMG is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WU09 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU09 VMG registered?

WU09 VMG is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is WU09 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 VMG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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