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MF59 BZL

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,784 mi
Last recorded101,784 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BZL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 101,782 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,674 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corrodede (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,674 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corrodede (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,633 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 95,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 95,730 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 87,646 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 87,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,573 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,573 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,957 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 54,408 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat,unable to fully check seatbelt

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

low pressure n/s/r tyre,screw in tread and worn low on inner edge

n/s mirror glass loose

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 2mm in centre

Fail 3 Jan 2014 54,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat,unable to fully check seatbelt

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

low pressure n/s/r tyre,screw in tread and worn low on inner edge

n/s mirror glass loose

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 2mm in centre

Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

near side front alloy wheel is buckled

near side numbre plate light bulb is dim

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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MF59 BZL is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF59 BZL, 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 MF59 BZL registered?

MF59 BZL is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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