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DX59 BDU

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,740 mi
Last recorded135,740 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 BDU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,740 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 135,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,484 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 123,449 miles

Exhaust system insecure very rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2021 120,215 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 120,215 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,237 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,215 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,521 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 101,513 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,293 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 89,293 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,546 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seat belt only

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,457 miles

Offside Rear 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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DX59 BDU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX59 BDU, 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 DX59 BDU registered?

DX59 BDU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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