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BK59 VZU

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,118 mi
Last recorded61,118 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VZU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 56,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 56,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 47,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3-4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,269 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 34,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2017 25,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 17,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,288 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Oct 2012 10,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BK59 VZU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK59 VZU, 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 BK59 VZU registered?

BK59 VZU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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