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LS59 OBF

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,392 mi
Last recorded114,392 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 OBF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 114,392 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 114,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 YOKOHAMA (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 79,071 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 YOKOHAMA (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,234 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 73,224 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 INFINITY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,522 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,522 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,343 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,499 miles

advise both rear and n/s/f tyre treads low

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,565 miles

advise engine oil level low.

advise offside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise some brake imbalance to nearside front.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,565 miles

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

advise engine oil level low.

advise offside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise some brake imbalance to nearside front.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,022 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 28,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LS59 OBF is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LS59 OBF, 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 LS59 OBF registered?

LS59 OBF is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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