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RV59 ZRD

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,038 mi
Last recorded144,038 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ZRD
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 144,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 141,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 141,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 136,784 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 136,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 131,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,971 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 126,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,849 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 120,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 117,574 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 117,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 107,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 99,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,340 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 92,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV59 ZRD is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV59 ZRD, 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 RV59 ZRD registered?

RV59 ZRD is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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