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DY59 VMH

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,873 mi
Last recorded155,873 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 VMH
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 155,873 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 153,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 153,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 149,283 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 141,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

advise crack in swept area of windscreen

advise rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

Fail 1 Aug 2022 141,837 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

advise crack in swept area of windscreen

advise rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

Pass 19 Jul 2021 137,709 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges and perished 205/50/17

Rear exhaust mount broken/corroded and system corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 126,668 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,098 miles

Coil springs corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2019 118,098 miles

Coil springs corroding

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,578 miles

Both front inner cv gaiters weeping and deteriated

Both front tyres going bald on inner edges

Corrosion to exhaust , coil springs and brake pipes

Rear tyres perished and wearing uneven 205 50 17

Fail 27 Jul 2018 106,578 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both front inner cv gaiters weeping and deteriated

Both front tyres going bald on inner edges

Corrosion to exhaust , coil springs and brake pipes

Rear tyres perished and wearing uneven 205 50 17

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,505 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 81,505 miles

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

N/s/r tyre cracked and splitting

O/s/r anti roll bar link noisey

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,449 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres going bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,121 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,195 miles

N/s/r tyre very low on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

All tyres seem low on pressures

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads very low

n/s/f tyre very low on both edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front brake pads low

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 VMH is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

DY59 VMH is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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