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MK59 MVT

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,960 mi
Last recorded232,960 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 MVT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 232,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 232,935 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure both mounts insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 221,704 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 214,348 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 214,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 197,326 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

both rear trailling arm bushes are worn

rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 197,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING HAS NOT BEEN TESTED

both rear trailling arm bushes are worn

rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 179,653 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 179,651 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 162,411 miles

OIL LEAK , GEARBOX ? .

Rear Outer CHILD SEATS IN BOTH OUTER REAR SEATS , BELTS NOT CHECKED .

Pass 11 Feb 2019 138,802 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION ie WORN AND SCORED ADVISE ATTENTION SOON

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 138,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION ie WORN AND SCORED ADVISE ATTENTION SOON

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 111,079 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED--ADVISE ATTENTION SOON AS THIS COULD BE CAUSE OF TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Front brake discs worn and scored

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,611 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,047 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 35,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,978 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 MVT 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 70%.

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 MVT, 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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MK59 MVT is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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