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AK09 HMG

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,617 mi
Last recorded165,617 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 HMG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 165,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 162,354 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 158,926 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 158,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 156,679 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 156,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 152,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 146,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 146,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,351 miles

Rear rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 5 Mar 2019 131,351 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear axel bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,695 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 117,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,632 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (3.7.B.3)

slight noise from offside front wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,600 miles

rear brake discs corrded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 93,478 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corrded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,350 miles

wiper blades worn / smearing screen

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper poor

rear exhaust heatshield heavily corroded and insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,424 miles

3rd row seats are folded away

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

3rd row seats are folded away

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,369 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 37,369 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs corroded

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 HMG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HMG, 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 HMG registered?

AK09 HMG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AK09 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 HMG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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