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FV59 AFO

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,292 mi
Last recorded156,292 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 AFO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 156,292 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section holed and corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank heatshield hanging down and damaged (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached NSF lower arm rear bush detached from housing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks at engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play at NS in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect luggage area- full

Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,978 miles

ALL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS DAMAGED/ INSECURE

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST MID SECTION OUTER SKIN DETACHED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

FLOOR/ CHASSIS AND SIDE MEMBERS CORRODED

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

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK LUGGAGE AREA- FULL

UNABLE TO INSPECT CONDITION OF SILLS DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Fail 30 Aug 2024 152,978 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing NSF WING CORRODED/ HOLED AND NO LONGER SECURED TO VEHICLE (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing OSF WING CORRODED/ HOLED AND NO LONGER SECURED TO VEHICLE (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ALL WIPER BLADES TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS DAMAGED/ INSECURE

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST MID SECTION OUTER SKIN DETACHED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

FLOOR/ CHASSIS AND SIDE MEMBERS CORRODED

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

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK LUGGAGE AREA- FULL

UNABLE TO INSPECT CONDITION OF SILLS DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 31 Aug 2023 150,439 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 143,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,254 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 124,253 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,470 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 112,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,738 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 90,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,232 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 70,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust rear silencer outer casing starting to corrode (slight split)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,800 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,543 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,543 miles

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 6 Nov 2013 40,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,126 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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FV59 AFO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV59 AFO, 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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FV59 AFO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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