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LC59 HTU

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 HTU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 121,931 miles

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

Front inner sills corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,012 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 89,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,722 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 75,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,214 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,008 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 44,255 miles

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2016 35,975 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 35,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,731 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 30,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,228 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 26,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 18,628 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 18,628 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 11,303 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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LC59 HTU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 LC59 HTU, 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 LC59 HTU registered?

LC59 HTU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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