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NL59 SYF

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,536 mi
Last recorded134,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 SYF
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,536 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 132,398 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Fail 3 Aug 2021 132,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,127 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 129,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 126,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 123,510 miles

both front tyres worn off on outside edge

exhaust silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,132 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 115,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,728 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 81,918 miles

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

front brake disks have lip on on surface about about 20 percent of surface

rear tyres scrubbed off on inside edge no cords exposed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre rubbed off on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,216 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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NL59 SYF is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL59 SYF, 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 NL59 SYF registered?

NL59 SYF is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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