MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside Corrosion
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
crank pulley worn
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
crank pulley worn
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS ALMOST EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside covers fitted
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))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside fog lamp lens smashed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level cracked (1.2.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r handbrake cable bracket bent
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall
cuts in all tyre tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK59 BUZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 AK59 BUZ, 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 AK59 BUZ registered?
AK59 BUZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 October 2009.
Is AK59 BUZ safe to buy?
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