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FY59 YBP

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,376 mi
Last recorded111,376 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YBP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 111,376 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 111,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 100,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + balljoint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 92,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + balljoint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2021 86,561 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,262 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 75,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 59,059 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,392 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 43,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 33,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,806 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,485 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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FY59 YBP is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FY59 YBP, 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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FY59 YBP is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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