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MA59 FBC

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,484 mi
Last recorded114,484 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 FBC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 114,484 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,487 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 111,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 107,698 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,173 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,295 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 91,295 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,051 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 79,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,129 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,928 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,490 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 38,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 31,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,719 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,208 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 25,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre 3 x splits but not showing vords, cracking along tread area

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,060 miles

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

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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MA59 FBC is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA59 FBC, 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 MA59 FBC registered?

MA59 FBC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for MA59 FBC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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