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EK59 UNP

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 UNP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 106,111 miles

evidence of steering rack leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2024 101,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,448 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 97,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front inner brake pads over half worn

Fail 25 Oct 2021

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front inner brake pads over half worn

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,929 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 89,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,415 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 79,415 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,874 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,765 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,236 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 35,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 26,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 12,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 7,485 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 3,700 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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EK59 UNP is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UNP, 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 EK59 UNP registered?

EK59 UNP is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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