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MK59 ELW

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 ELW
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front discs worn and front pads low

Fail 20 Jun 2019 97,789 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front discs worn and front pads low

Pass 1 May 2018 86,349 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight leak of exhaust gasses under bonnet.

Pass 9 May 2017 73,554 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 73,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,880 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,913 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel

Fail 5 Aug 2014 56,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel

Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,649 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,825 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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MK59 ELW is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK59 ELW, 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 MK59 ELW registered?

MK59 ELW is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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