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GF59 RSU

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,871 mi
Last recorded119,871 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 RSU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 119,871 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,440 miles

Coolant header tank empty. Traces of anti freeze by water pump.

Engine PCV breather hose split

Engine coolant fan running constantly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread and also has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear registration plate lamp is dim

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 109,668 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 98,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,842 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet unable to open

Fail 8 Jan 2019 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet unable to open

Pass 28 Dec 2017 78,297 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 78,297 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 71,790 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scuffed.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 63,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scuffed.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,747 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear low.

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low/outer wall deteriated.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,988 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 42,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,498 miles

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

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

rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 33,497 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads starting to wear low.

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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GF59 RSU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GF59 RSU, 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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What year was GF59 RSU registered?

GF59 RSU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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