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ML59 TKC

2009 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,573 mi
Last recorded94,573 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 TKC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 94,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 94,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,389 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,385 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,543 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,252 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 72,252 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,619 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,265 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,431 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 42,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,494 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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ML59 TKC is a 2009 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ML59 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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