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OV59 FWZ

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,832 mi
Last recorded112,832 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 FWZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 112,832 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 107,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 106,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 99,421 miles

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe bracket corroded and weak,secure enough at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 92,394 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,507 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall(very slight) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 65,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush boken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 51,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers smearing

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,738 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,578 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2012 26,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,578 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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OV59 FWZ is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 OV59 FWZ, 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 OV59 FWZ registered?

OV59 FWZ is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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