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EA59 LWE

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,676 mi
Last recorded123,676 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 LWE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 121,106 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 121,093 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 118,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine slight misfire

Fail 28 Feb 2020 118,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine slight misfire

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked around rim 205/55/16

Fail 15 Feb 2019 112,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked around rim 205/55/16

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,343 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 104,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,947 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,045 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,184 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,151 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,010 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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EA59 LWE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA59 LWE, 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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EA59 LWE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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