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BT59 ZGN

2010 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford C-max64,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 ZGN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 129,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 120,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 114,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,414 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 106,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 97,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,247 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhuast bracket at rear snapped being held together with a jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system has general surface corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2021 91,246 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhuast bracket at rear snapped being held together with a jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system has general surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,119 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes peeling away from the bonding. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting snapped but exhaust still well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 86,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes peeling away from the bonding. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and under 3mm of tread in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting snapped but exhaust still well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,118 miles

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

Offside slight damage to o/s outer sill front section .

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,315 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges / tyres close to legal limits / both on 2. / 2.5 mm / becoming cracked / perished / advise to replace 205 / 55 / 16

both rear tyres starting to crack between tread 205 / 55 / 16

poss signs of oil leaks showing on under tray

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,696 miles

both front tyres wearing low 205 / 55 / 16

brake discs corroded on edges / becoming slightly lipped

engine oil level low / topped up 2.lts

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r bumper damaged / pushed down / o/s/r quarter paint work damaged

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,695 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear support bushes worn / splitting / unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipped beam inop (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing low 205 / 55 / 16

brake discs corroded on edges / becoming slightly lipped

engine oil level low / topped up 2.lts

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r bumper damaged / pushed down / o/s/r quarter paint work damaged

service brake slightly spongy poss due to brake pads worn

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,315 miles

oil level low in engine

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

oil level low in engine

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,005 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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BT59 ZGN is a 2010 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 64,418 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 BT59 ZGN, 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 16 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT59 ZGN is a 2010 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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