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FJ59 SVO

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 SVO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,802 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,895 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 106,887 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly "SLOW" retracting back in

Note ;- Slight damage on "VIN" plate sticker

Note;- General corrosion on underside & suspension components of vehicle

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 95,110 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly "SLOW" retracting back in

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very "dull" (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Note ;- Slight damage on "VIN" plate sticker

Note;- General corrosion on underside & suspension components of vehicle

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On centre of tyre tread face ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAD LAMP PRIOR TO NEXT MOT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3-3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAD LAMP PRIOR TO NEXT MOT (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 86,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On centre of tyre tread face ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3-3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 77,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle, especially on inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 1.6-2mm & wear on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On tyre tread face ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 65,768 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessively torn/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessively torn/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively worn on inner edges of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle, especially on inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 1.6-2mm & wear on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 1.6mm & also wear on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,602 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 36,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Nov 2013 12,148 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 9,226 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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FJ59 SVO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ59 SVO, 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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FJ59 SVO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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