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AY59 YFJ

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,283 mi
Last recorded136,283 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YFJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 136,283 miles

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 20 May 2026 136,282 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2025 134,499 miles

Rear Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 15 May 2025 134,499 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2024 132,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 124,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 116,651 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 110,048 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 110,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,209 miles

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 7 Apr 2018 83,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres slight damage to outer walls

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 74,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 65,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 53,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,398 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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AY59 YFJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY59 YFJ, 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 AY59 YFJ registered?

AY59 YFJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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