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AK59 TFO

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,071 mi
Last recorded193,071 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 TFO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 193,071 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 193,071 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 163,344 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 144,637 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms and spring cups nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 144,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms and spring cups nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 143,995 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,920 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2022 118,822 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subrame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,183 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 111,183 miles

Nearside Front 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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,939 miles

Both front brake discs corroded/lipped

Both rear brake discs corroded/lipped

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 101,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front brake discs corroded/lipped

Both rear brake discs corroded/lipped

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly deteriorated on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 88,605 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,643 miles

n/s/f tyre 75% worn

rear tyres 75% worn

Fail 31 May 2017 82,612 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 27 May 2016 76,695 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 76,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,738 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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AK59 TFO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK59 TFO, 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 TFO registered?

AK59 TFO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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