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AB06 BMB

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,809 mi
Last recorded153,809 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 BMB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 153,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 147,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 147,208 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 138,962 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 131,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 125,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,986 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center exhaust mounting broken

rear seats converted to load carry

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

mil on in cluster

Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,969 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 93,969 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush 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 11 Jan 2016 868,810 miles

COVERS TOP AND BOTTOM ALSO TWO CHILD SEATS FITTED CENTER ROW

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REDUCED CONTACT AREA (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened FRONT BUSHING STARTING TO PULL AWAY (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CONTACT FACES REDUCED (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

nearside front tyre cut across width of tread

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,547 miles

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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AB06 BMB is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AB06 BMB, 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.

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AB06 BMB is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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