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NU59 OAB

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,035 mi
Last recorded141,035 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 OAB
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 141,035 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025

Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,038 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Jan 2024 126,038 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 120,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever inoperative cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,944 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 112,944 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 103,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 78,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 78,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,460 miles

engine cover fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,863 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,849 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,291 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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NU59 OAB is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU59 OAB, 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 NU59 OAB registered?

NU59 OAB is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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