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AD09 CFF

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,674 mi
Last recorded161,674 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 CFF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 161,674 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Top mount partially siezed (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 161,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Top mount partially siezed (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 151,888 miles

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

exaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 May 2025 151,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

exaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2024 133,275 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 133,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount stiff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 113,946 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 113,941 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,391 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 95,109 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2020 95,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,415 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,055 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,113 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 49,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 46,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres are wearing on edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,176 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CFF is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CFF, 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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What year was AD09 CFF registered?

AD09 CFF is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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