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EK59 UYN

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,909 mi
Last recorded145,909 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 UYN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 145,909 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 137,973 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 137,973 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 137,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 137,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 132,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes have wear but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 132,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes have wear but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 124,610 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield laying on exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 117,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 111,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,920 miles

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

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,026 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 100,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,762 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 78,758 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT TYTRES VERY LOW INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,833 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 67,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,435 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil temperature probe inop on emissions machine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,448 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 29,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UYN is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYN, 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 UYN is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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