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AU59 VBG

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,624 mi
Last recorded125,624 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VBG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 125,624 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 125,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,661 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside scrubbing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside scrubbing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 106,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside scrubbing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside scrubbing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,459 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre worn inner edge and stepped

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,229 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE+++ON 3MM

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R TYRE STEPPING ON INSIDE BADLY

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,652 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,051 miles

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 16,615 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 13,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,443 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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AU59 VBG is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU59 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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