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CE59 CHL

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 CHL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 118,259 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Not Fully Secure

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped/Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge Wearing Heavy/Smooth - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0mm - (205/55r16) - (DOT2618 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 118,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side Light Bulb 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side Light Bulb 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Heat Shield Not Fully Secure

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped/Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge Wearing Heavy/Smooth - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0mm - (205/55r16) - (DOT2618 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,539 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 109,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,680 miles

Flexi damaged but not leaking

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

OSF abs wire insecure

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Aug 2024 103,651 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inadequate repair in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Flexi damaged but not leaking

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

OSF abs wire insecure

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,790 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,118 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 87,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,502 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

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

both front top shock absorber mountings becoming stiff

Fail 9 Aug 2021 80,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked all round (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

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

both front top shock absorber mountings becoming stiff

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 67,880 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,085 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,085 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 48,479 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 48,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,835 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 43,835 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,581 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE/REAR PADS LOW

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,581 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES/REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,855 miles

Off side rear nail in tyre

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

Zero'dheadlight switch

Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 24,592 miles

Offside Outer Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CE59 CHL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CE59 CHL, 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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CE59 CHL is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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