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MA59 YDH

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

x1 rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken away but exhaust system still securely attached

Pass 7 Sep 2024 106,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 106,223 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2023 97,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,450 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 95,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,256 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,710 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 65,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,153 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 46,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YDH is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA59 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

MA59 YDH is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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