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BU59 ZVL

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,311 mi
Last recorded165,311 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZVL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 165,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side disc outer faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield under fuel tank insecure

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2023 153,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,892 miles

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

Nearside front inner C.V boot starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2021 133,196 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 129,480 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 129,480 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 116,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,121 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,524 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 33,524 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZVL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BU59 ZVL, 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 BU59 ZVL registered?

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

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