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AJ59 XTU

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,718 mi
Last recorded154,718 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 154,718 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x brackets broken away from exhaust - system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Fail 27 Nov 2025 154,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x brackets broken away from exhaust - system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 4 Dec 2024 136,793 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose, damaged, rattling

smoke check clean

timing belt change history? (due 10year/125k intervals)

Fail 3 Dec 2024 136,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre tread lifting and wearing edges ()

Offside Rear tyre tread lifting and wearing edges

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

Rear brake pads crumbling

Rear exhaust heat shield loose, damaged, rattling

smoke check clean

timing belt change history? (due 10year/125k intervals)

tyre sealant expired

Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,765 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 121,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,664 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror assembly loose but secure

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

Offside Front mirror assembly damaged

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

tyre sealant expired (03/19)

Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,873 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 101,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,657 miles

smoke check clean

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary, perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

timing belt change due 125k/10year intervals

tyre sealant expired

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,868 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,868 miles

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

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,967 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn between 60% & 80% (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover and under tray

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight fluctuation front brakes when tested on RBT

smoke check clean

Fail 22 Nov 2016 565,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn between 60% & 80% (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover and under tray

front wiper wear indicators yellow, smeary, perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight fluctuation front brakes when tested on RBT

smoke check clean

Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,772 miles

emissions to clean to test

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 32,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

smoke emissions too clean to be detected by analyzer.

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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AJ59 XTU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ59 XTU, 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 AJ59 XTU registered?

AJ59 XTU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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