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AV59 ULB

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ULB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022

Central Front Lower various exhaust hangers broken

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 79,620 miles

Front Lower undertray not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 79,620 miles

Front Lower undertray not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 74,839 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,159 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 69,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,136 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,132 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 64,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,347 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,463 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 36,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AV59 ULB is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV59 ULB, 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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What year was AV59 ULB registered?

AV59 ULB is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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