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FP59 VME

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VME
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 80,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 80,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 76,492 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 76,492 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,299 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 71,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,469 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,189 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,129 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 59,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 55,745 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,877 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,521 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 42,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,078 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,293 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,551 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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FP59 VME is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FP59 VME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP59 VME registered?

FP59 VME is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is FP59 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 VME shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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