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AK09 AOT

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,160 mi
Last recorded103,160 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 AOT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 103,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,499 miles

extensive underbody surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2024 99,499 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

extensive underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,102 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,102 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking no 1 injector ??????? need investigation (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet mech inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,085 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 92,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,904 miles

Extensive underbody surface corrosion, Rear suspension and sub frame components.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,649 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc worn

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,742 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 77,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,700 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,333 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 44,303 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,276 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 32,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 19,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AK09 AOT is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc 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 AK09 AOT, 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 AK09 AOT registered?

AK09 AOT is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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