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AJ59 XWO

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,479 mi
Last recorded132,479 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XWO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,479 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL AGE-RELATED CORROSION TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICAL

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SWING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 17 Dec 2024 127,898 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition and has minor leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2023 124,342 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit

rear exhaust in poor condition and has leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,482 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,990 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,048 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,203 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,816 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 48,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,478 miles

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

exhaust corroding around centre mounting bracket

Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,711 miles

Centre upper stop light inoperative.

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 20,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 20,462 miles

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

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 XWO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AJ59 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

AJ59 XWO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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