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EK59 VDD

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 114,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,685 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,958 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *BOTH REAR BUSHES* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,408 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *BOTH REAR BUSHES* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,512 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 71,512 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,311 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 31,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 14,251 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 VDD is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

EK59 VDD is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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