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BU59 ZMX

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,765 mi
Last recorded147,765 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZMX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 147,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 147,747 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 136,914 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer exhaust corroded

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 136,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer exhaust corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 126,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 126,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,293 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 116,293 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 104,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Road wheel fixing missing All wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,734 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 95,633 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,202 miles

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

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

both rear suspension arms both rear lateral arms bushes starting to crack and perish

Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

both rear suspension arms both rear lateral arms bushes starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,077 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,801 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,247 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear lateral arms - bushes splitting

both rear lower arms - inner bushes splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,619 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 44,619 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 35,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,440 miles

N/S/R/ Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

O/S/F Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 26,440 miles

N/S/R/ Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,745 miles

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

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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BU59 ZMX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BU59 ZMX, 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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BU59 ZMX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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