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EK59 BKX

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,938 mi
Last recorded96,938 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 BKX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 96,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE WORN TO BALD ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE WORN TO BALD ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 94,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE WORN TO BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strongly advise transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 92,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal torn and push type TEMPORARY cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE WORN TO BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strongly advise transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,058 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 82,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,799 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 76,799 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 57,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 45,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,957 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,111 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 33,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,741 miles

offside frot tyre worn on inner edge,Advise alignment check.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 21,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,739 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 15,302 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 15,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EK59 BKX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK59 BKX, 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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EK59 BKX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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