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DG59 VBE

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,183 mi
Last recorded105,183 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VBE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,183 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in offside (2.3 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,936 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,163 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 95,094 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,295 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,967 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 31 Aug 2016 67,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,259 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,110 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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DG59 VBE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG59 VBE, 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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DG59 VBE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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