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AK59 TMY

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,155 mi
Last recorded162,155 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 TMY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 162,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 151,529 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 151,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tailpipe corroded off fumes melting bumper (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald inner/outer treads / cuts too sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 140,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 140,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 125,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + starting to wear low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened supports spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 125,006 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + starting to wear low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened supports spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,042 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 110,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (joins to body) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,301 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 75,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,831 miles

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

Slight damage to n/s/r bodywork

Slight damage to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,933 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,928 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake discs worn/Lipped

Front number plate damaged

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

Slight damage to o/s/r outer sill

Very heavy wear on both front inner tyre edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,230 miles

front pads getting low

osr sill damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,503 miles

front tyres worn edges man light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,541 miles

rear brake pads very low

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 TMY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

AK59 TMY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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