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EK59 VBM

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,793 mi
Last recorded162,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VBM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 162,793 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust outer skin corroding

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 162,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust outer skin corroding

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 152,553 miles

Front head lamps misting

Fail 11 Aug 2025 152,549 miles

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

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

Front head lamps misting

Pass 7 Aug 2024 141,856 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 133,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 133,017 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose

back box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 115,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,129 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 104,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,455 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,443 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,222 miles

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))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,538 miles

Front both front lower suspension arm rear mounting rubbers perishing /starting to let go from metal part of bush

Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,159 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,224 miles

no items were removed from the driver's view of the road prior to test !!!

Fail 10 Oct 2012 13,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 VBM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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