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AK09 UDY

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,814 mi
Last recorded140,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 140,814 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 140,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 135,392 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 135,392 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,416 miles

Advise all rear suspension bushes cracked or split no excessive play in arms

Both very rear seats missing at time of test not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 124,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise all rear suspension bushes cracked or split no excessive play in arms

Both very rear seats missing at time of test not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted poss worn below min speck (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from top and bottom of engine

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted poss worn below min speck (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,686 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Engine under-shield fitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 97,686 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Engine under-shield fitted.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,034 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,859 miles

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

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

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 UDY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

AK09 UDY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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