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AD09 BZY

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,165 mi
Last recorded191,165 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 BZY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 191,165 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 10 Dec 2022 179,235 miles

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

minor engine oil leak

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2022 179,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 164,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 150,829 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 141,981 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 141,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 135,204 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 135,204 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,114 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 129,113 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 112,837 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 112,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 96,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check rear seats and belts.

Pass 27 May 2014 79,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 63,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 45,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2012 45,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD09 BZY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD09 BZY, 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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AD09 BZY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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