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YG09 MVC

2009 Ford C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,692 mi
Last recorded175,692 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 MVC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 175,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 158,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 158,769 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high intermittent. breather pipe split (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 145,191 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 141,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,063 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 128,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,072 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 117,072 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button on end missing,however ,can still be operated as intended (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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Fail 6 Nov 2020 108,272 miles

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and badly worn inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button on end missing,however ,can still be operated as intended (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing from end,however still works as intended (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,712 miles

Central exhaust heatshield adrift 1 end,unlikely to fall off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge,starting to get low in middle

Offside Front tyre going bald inner edge,no cords visible

Offside Rear tyre going bald inner edge,no cords visible

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing off end,however can still be operated as intended (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Central exhaust heatshield adrift 1 end,unlikely to fall off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge,starting to get low in middle

Offside Front tyre going bald inner edge,no cords visible

Offside Rear tyre going bald inner edge,no cords visible

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing off end,however can still be operated as intended (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,188 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords showing

Fail 24 Nov 2016 67,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords showing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,091 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2015 51,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,722 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,180 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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YG09 MVC is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG09 MVC, 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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YG09 MVC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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