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YE09 WEV

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,607 mi
Last recorded110,607 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 WEV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 110,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 107,834 miles

Advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 101,690 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 101,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,553 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,444 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 91,444 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 83,473 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexi is deteriorated

nearside front steering rack has a slight weep

rear exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,412 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering rack has slight weep

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 70,327 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

small cuts in offside rear tyre also deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,173 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,981 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 28,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,568 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

temporary cap on brake fluid bottle

Fail 27 Jun 2014 25,568 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,994 miles

offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,046 miles

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 27 Jun 2012 14,046 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant level below minimum

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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YE09 WEV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YE09 WEV, 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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YE09 WEV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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