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EK59 YKL

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 YKL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 95,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush to body mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush to body mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot catch deteriorated but can still be opened and closed

Fail 23 Jul 2026 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush to body mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush to body mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot catch deteriorated but can still be opened and closed

Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,274 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 87,274 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (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))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,953 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2022 64,953 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,912 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 56,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,616 miles

covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,297 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 50,297 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,914 miles

Front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 44,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 40,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,956 miles

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

Front tyres wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2016 32,956 miles

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

Front tyres wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes imbalance 28%

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 18 Nov 2013 12,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 5,698 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 YKL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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