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AK09 HRU

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 HRU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 95,472 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight play o/s/f steering

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 10 Mar 2026 95,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight play o/s/f steering

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,972 miles

damage to o/s/r light repaired with tape,

slight play o/s/f steering and suspension

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 6 Mar 2025 94,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/r light repaired with tape,

slight play o/s/f steering and suspension

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,314 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 94,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,523 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 93,523 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rear lower radius arm bushes separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 88,785 miles

CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT SPLIT SLIGHTLY (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 88,785 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted OFFSIDE SPLIT AND NEARSIDE STICKING OUT (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT SPLIT SLIGHTLY (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 82,868 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGES

CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LOOSE (BRACKET BROKEN)

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL WHEELS MISSING ONE WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGES

CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LOOSE (BRACKET BROKEN)

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 76,940 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and hanger missing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,972 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,699 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 54,699 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 48,064 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,420 miles

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

rear tyres close too legal limit

Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres close too legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,811 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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AK09 HRU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

AK09 HRU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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