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ML59 VFO

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,514 mi
Last recorded104,514 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 VFO
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Fail 14 Oct 2025 104,514 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Pass 1 Jun 2024 100,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and tail piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower cross member corroded and holed

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle or pump area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also all arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade spit

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (ALL 4 ) cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper engine mount worn

Fail 1 Jun 2024 100,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and tail piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle or pump area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also all arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade spit

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (ALL 4 ) cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper engine mount worn

Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,024 miles

Nearside head lamp slightly loose

Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,548 miles

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

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

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

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

oil filter corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 90,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mountings developing slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both WORN on inside & developing wear on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Pump Developing Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 4mm on outer band & developing cracks in inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

middle heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2019 80,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mountings developing slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both WORN on inside & developing wear on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Pump Developing Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 4mm on outer band & developing cracks in inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

middle heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,514 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,684 miles

Front (BOTH) brake discs slight corroded

Offside Rear indicator slight white

Rear (BOTH) tyres wearing also cracking

Rear number plate fading also both lamps dimm

central locking faulty

Fail 12 Oct 2017 67,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (also casing damaged slight) (8.1.2a)

Front (BOTH) brake discs slight corroded

Offside Rear indicator slight white

Rear (BOTH) tyres wearing also cracking

Rear number plate fading also both lamps dimm

central locking faulty

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,559 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2014 35,777 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 25,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 25,257 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 VFO is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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