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FE59 YDS

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,888 mi
Last recorded110,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 YDS
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,888 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2024 110,830 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

injector chuffing

Pass 23 May 2023 102,113 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 102,113 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 97,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 94,305 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 94,302 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Eloys fluid tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,845 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 85,845 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,827 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 60,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,339 miles

possible fuel tank unit fault

Fail 13 Sep 2014 38,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

possible fuel tank unit fault

Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,264 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 29,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,123 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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FE59 YDS is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE59 YDS, 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 FE59 YDS registered?

FE59 YDS is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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