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A20 KHJ

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,298 mi
Last recorded169,298 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 169,298 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 160,940 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 149,709 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 141,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 124,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 114,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,867 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,023 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust slighty corroded

rear pads low

undertray

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,679 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,596 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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A20 KHJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 KHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 KHJ registered?

A20 KHJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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