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DY59 VCJ

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,004 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 22 Jan 2025 124,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 124,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,272 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,744 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 99,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,800 miles

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

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

centre and rear heatshield loose

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

centre and rear heatshield loose

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,670 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 86,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,648 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 54,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,647 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,833 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,484 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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DY59 VCJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY59 VCJ, 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 DY59 VCJ registered?

DY59 VCJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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