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SV59 LFN

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,437 mi
Last recorded125,437 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 LFN
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 125,437 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 125,435 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 120,756 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 120,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 117,158 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 117,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 113,623 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 113,610 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 95,604 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 95,600 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,997 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 80,968 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 65,510 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 66,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Thru to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,614 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 35,786 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,317 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 31,317 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 15,185 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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SV59 LFN is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV59 LFN, 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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SV59 LFN is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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