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DA59 FRO

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 FRO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 103,820 miles

Rear Lower REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION

Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,209 miles

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

exhaust hangers deteriorated/corroded

front tyre wearing on edge

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2024 101,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre wearing on edge

rear wiper deteriorated

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

exhaust hangers deteriorated/corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 99,578 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush delaminated on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.07 1/m

exhaust hangers corroded

o/s rear brake pad starting to get lower

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,221 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.10

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,384 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 96,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,498 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,669 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,224 miles

Emissions To Clean Too Register

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 88,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions To Clean Too Register

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,605 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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DA59 FRO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA59 FRO, 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 DA59 FRO registered?

DA59 FRO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DA59 FRO safe to buy?

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