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FG59 EFA

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 EFA
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 127,862 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 127,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 125,065 miles

headlamp paten

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (spring) outer bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front to centre screen 3x stonechips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (spring) outer bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 123,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (spring) outer bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front to centre screen 3x stonechips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (spring) outer bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 121,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,082 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 118,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,675 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 109,762 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,897 miles

Rear rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn out on inner and outer edges n/s/f worn out on inner edge

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn out on inner and outer edges n/s/f worn out on inner edge

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,733 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 76,733 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 68,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,229 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,545 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)

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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FG59 EFA is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG59 EFA, 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 FG59 EFA registered?

FG59 EFA is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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