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RX59 LWM

2009 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 LWM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,941 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 71,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,646 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,374 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,374 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,562 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2020 55,562 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 53,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,537 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides; Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,447 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 37,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,767 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,838 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 17,799 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 10,505 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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RX59 LWM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,596cc 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 RX59 LWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX59 LWM registered?

RX59 LWM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is RX59 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX59 LWM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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