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LO59 CWJ

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,507 mi
Last recorded98,507 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 CWJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,507 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 98,498 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,522 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 96,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 94,157 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,936 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,614 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,934 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 80,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wind screen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,259 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,722 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 70,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,041 miles

both rear link arm bushes split

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,562 miles

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

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

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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LO59 CWJ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 LO59 CWJ, 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 LO59 CWJ registered?

LO59 CWJ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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