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FG59 XTE

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 XTE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,405 miles

both rear tyres showing slight age cracks /outer treads

exhaust system showing slight age cracks

Pass 3 Jul 2023 99,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 93,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 92,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,993 miles

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

Rear both rear suspension coil springs corroded

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

rear exhaust silenser out skin corroded and coming away

Fail 19 Jul 2021 82,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre wearing on inside and slight damage to side wall as marked

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

Offside Front nail in offside tyre as marked

Rear both rear suspension coil springs corroded

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

rear exhaust silenser out skin corroded and coming away

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,062 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Fail 14 Jul 2020 75,999 miles

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

lower engine under tray fitted obscuring MOT items

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded away

Fail 1 Jul 2020 75,866 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner nearside front tyre worn on inside edge tyre wearing unevenly inside edge 2mm

lower engine under tray fitted obscuring MOT items

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded away

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,698 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front side lights slightly tinted blue

corrosion on exhaust system

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2018 62,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

both front side lights slightly tinted blue

corrosion on exhaust system

movement in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits around inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven 39% offside slow in operation (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front side lights slightly tinted blue

corrosion on exhaust system

imbalance on park brake

movement in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

slight corrosion and wear on both front brake disc inner faces

small cracks and splits on nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

corrosion on exhaust system

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front axle rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

both front side lights look dim

vehicles internal head light adjuster altered

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,581 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 XTE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

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

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