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MF59 SYW

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,314 mi
Last recorded107,314 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 107,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 107,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,568 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,326 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage offside front power steering pipe slightly seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 94,031 miles

Central Front hand brake level has high travel ( need adjustemt or repair )

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage offside front power steering hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,815 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,813 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated front brake discs contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,892 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 80,363 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,239 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 71,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,338 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 23 Aug 2018 59,338 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,349 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,699 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,696 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,953 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 31,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,403 miles

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 SYW 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 MF59 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

MF59 SYW is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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The MOT history for MF59 SYW 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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