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FV59 HBH

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HBH
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,048 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 96,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,163 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 83,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,941 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 70,758 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,471 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 66,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,929 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 60,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,575 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,551 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 15,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,324 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 HBH is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HBH, 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 FV59 HBH registered?

FV59 HBH is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FV59 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 HBH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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