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NJ59 VAV

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,805 mi
Last recorded155,805 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 VAV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 155,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 155,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 143,622 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 143,618 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,170 miles

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

Water pump is leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,170 miles

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

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

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

Water pump is leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,969 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 95,969 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,216 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 83,216 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,583 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,777 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting Close To Wear Indicators

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Mounts Corroding

Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Wear & Corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2014 51,777 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting Close To Wear Indicators

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Mounts Corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Wear & Corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,437 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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NJ59 VAV is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NJ59 VAV, 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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What year was NJ59 VAV registered?

NJ59 VAV is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is NJ59 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ59 VAV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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