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AU59 RVE

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,822 mi
Last recorded178,822 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RVE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 178,822 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 178,816 miles

Central Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower uj inside car is loose on steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 171,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 171,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 162,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 152,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at second silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PAS noisy on lock to lock checks

Pass 23 Jun 2020 143,595 miles

Nearside Front play and knock in steering rack

front metal exhaust bracket broken

washers/wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,668 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 132,658 miles

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 118,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 118,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,493 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,629 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 67,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,258 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,124 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 38,124 miles

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

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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AU59 RVE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU59 RVE, 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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AU59 RVE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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