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WP59 XAX

2009 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 XAX
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

carpet removed as it caught and stopped pedals being operated

coolant below minimum

oil at minimum

Fail 26 Mar 2026

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

carpet removed as it caught and stopped pedals being operated

coolant below minimum

oil at minimum

Pass 31 Mar 2025

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight moves slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2024

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlight moves slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2023

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2023

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2022

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Mar 2021

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,510 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 22,136 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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WP59 XAX is a 2009 Ford C-max in Silver 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 WP59 XAX, 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 WP59 XAX registered?

WP59 XAX is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is WP59 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 XAX 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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