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GU59 VNE

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,823 mi
Last recorded117,823 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VNE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,514 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge secondary tread

Pass 2 Feb 2022 74,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 74,225 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 57,725 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,899 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 44,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 23,004 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 23,004 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cut to side wall

Fail 4 Apr 2018 19,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cut to side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,492 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 4,442 miles

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 4,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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GU59 VNE is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU59 VNE, 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 GU59 VNE registered?

GU59 VNE is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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