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YK59 TVM

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,168 mi
Last recorded130,168 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 TVM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 130,168 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap lid missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 128,652 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel cap lid missing

Fail 24 Mar 2025 128,652 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel cap lid missing

Pass 15 Mar 2024 118,716 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank lid is missing

Fail 14 Mar 2024 118,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank lid is missing

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,684 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,682 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 91,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,765 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,264 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,004 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,720 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 38,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,718 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,002 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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YK59 TVM is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YK59 TVM, 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 YK59 TVM registered?

YK59 TVM is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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