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SP59 TZK

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 TZK
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,066 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 93,758 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN WISHBONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,721 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN WISHBONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 91,620 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN WISHBONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,589 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH MAIN BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,222 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH MAIN WISHBONE BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 707,701 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,016 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BOTH MIRRORS. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,473 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 45,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,307 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 31,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 30,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2012 20,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SP59 TZK is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SP59 TZK, 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 SP59 TZK registered?

SP59 TZK is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is SP59 TZK safe to buy?

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