2009 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · VK09 HMC
2009 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 93,781 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK09 HMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2025
- 93,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK09 HMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford C-Max (VK09 HMC) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VK09 HMC Mileage History
- 26/08/202263,958 mi
- 22/08/202373,468 mi+9,510 mi
- 05/08/202484,710 mi+11,242 mi
- 06/08/202484,713 mi+3 mi
- 12/08/202593,781 mi+9,068 mi
Average of roughly 10,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford C-MAX Mk1 (C214)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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