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AY59 YFM

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,347 mi
Last recorded74,347 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,347 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,453 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,484 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi bracket missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses cloudy but still produce beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear toe link arm bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak from powersteering pump

Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,345 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,901 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 20 Aug 2019 57,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre starting to wear thin on inside edge

Radiator undershield damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2018 53,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre starting to wear thin on inside edge

Radiator undershield damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,039 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,260 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear around inside edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,662 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre side wall slight buldge

o/s/f tyre side wall curbed

Fail 16 Aug 2012 12,662 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre side wall slight buldge

o/s/f tyre side wall curbed

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 YFM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AY59 YFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY59 YFM registered?

AY59 YFM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is AY59 YFM safe to buy?

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