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WJ59 GVG

2009 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,261 mi
Last recorded181,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 GVG
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 181,261 miles

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

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

suspension corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2024 181,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 159,756 miles

Engine noise

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 159,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working No noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine noise

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 148,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very much on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

front discs poor

nsr tyre getting low

rear discs lipped + poor

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2022 148,676 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very much on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

front discs poor

nsr tyre getting low

rear discs lipped + poor

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2021 132,574 miles

rear suspension rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2021 132,574 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 May 2020 120,385 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2019 115,535 miles

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

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

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Fail 5 Sep 2019 115,535 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,027 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 91,594 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,607 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,607 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 1 Sep 2012 31,673 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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WJ59 GVG is a 2009 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ59 GVG, 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 WJ59 GVG registered?

WJ59 GVG is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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