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RJ59 HYT

2009 Ford C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 HYT
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 117,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,815 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 103,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 83,084 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 83,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,699 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 72,697 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 61,368 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 61,368 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 54,108 miles

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,000 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,000 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber midding

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,803 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 28,803 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 19,332 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,332 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL

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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RJ59 HYT is a 2009 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ59 HYT, 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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RJ59 HYT is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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