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AD09 XMC

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 XMC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025
Fail 11 Aug 2025

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 94,947 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 94,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts/both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts/both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on rear underneath

Fail 20 Jul 2023 89,753 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on rear underneath

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,406 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 81,405 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,340 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 76,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake flexi hoses insecure

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread (tracking)

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 72,597 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged second row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,803 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,863 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leaks from exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section at mountings (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 47,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres unevenley worn

Fail 24 Jul 2013 35,010 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres unevenley worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,704 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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AD09 XMC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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