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AK09 ZFV

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,910 mi
Last recorded141,910 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 140,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 136,185 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 108,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,048 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges of tread [ stepped 2 mm ]

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

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

Offside Front and near side front tyres worn to 0 mm on inside edges of tread

both front wipers worn

oil and coolant level low

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,048 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges of tread [ stepped 2 mm ]

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

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

Offside Front and near side front tyres worn to 0 mm on inside edges of tread

both front wipers worn

oil and coolant level low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,972 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,972 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnett (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,461 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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 ZFV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK09 ZFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK09 ZFV registered?

AK09 ZFV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is AK09 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 ZFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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