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GJ59 VLC

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VLC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,521 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 103,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,768 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing badly and has uneven wear

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,284 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,425 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 49,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,778 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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GJ59 VLC is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ59 VLC, 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 GJ59 VLC registered?

GJ59 VLC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ59 VLC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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