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ML59 KGN

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,940 mi
Last recorded116,940 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 KGN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 116,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield detached

undertray fitted

vehicle has vibration when in drive

Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Rear bumper and lens damaged

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play links both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 53,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Rear bumper and lens damaged

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play links both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,888 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

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

child seat fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2020 48,888 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

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

child seat fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,395 miles

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

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2019 41,395 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nsf tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,560 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 32,560 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure nearside front (2.2.D.2d)

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,951 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,128 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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ML59 KGN is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML59 KGN, 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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ML59 KGN is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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