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ML59 ZHR

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,101 mi
Last recorded124,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 ZHR
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 124,101 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 124,001 miles

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,098 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 104,098 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 96,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,575 miles

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

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 89,575 miles

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

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 73,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,741 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass brocken

colant low

Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,741 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass brocken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

colant low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,642 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 47,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,836 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,010 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 ZHR is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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