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LG59 VYU

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,093 mi
Last recorded117,093 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 VYU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 117,093 miles

Engine breather pipe split.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mount broken.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 107,685 miles

Engine breather pipe split.

Rear Exhaust mount broken.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine breather pipe split.

Engine oil level low.

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,780 miles

Engine oil low.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mount broken.

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,780 miles

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

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

Engine oil low.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,868 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 87,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,871 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,808 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 72,806 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 21 Nov 2017 60,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,624 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,891 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,907 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 27,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LG59 VYU is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG59 VYU, 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 LG59 VYU registered?

LG59 VYU is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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