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AK09 ZZD

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,873 mi
Last recorded148,873 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ZZD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,873 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chiped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight leak / driveshaft output seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 148,702 miles

Lower Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe mount arm missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split open. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Weak output. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure Exhaust box mount rubber split / box held in place with rope. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chiped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight leak / driveshaft output seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Parking sensor harness resting / melting on exhaust tail pipe. (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Under inflated / outer side wall cut. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 140,648 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 140,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Worn / knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Section of tread area is damaged / missing. 235/45 ZR18 94W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 133,198 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective X2 pipe mounts corroded off pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade arm front bush delaminating / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Orange painted bulb starting to delaminate. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 126,424 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall badly run flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,295 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked for identification (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has lots of cuts and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has big cuts on the inner side wall and cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front have cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 103,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 103,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,190 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Wearing Uneven

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R Tyre Cut But No Cords Showing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,398 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,685 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,890 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 ZZD is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZZD, 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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AK09 ZZD is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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