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AK59 TOA

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,426 mi
Last recorded87,426 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 87,426 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 87,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 85,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 85,080 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,079 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.

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

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

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded.

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,139 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.

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

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded.

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,623 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded.

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,672 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,559 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,495 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,495 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,431 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,610 miles

Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washers low on windscreen but provide enough fluid

Fail 2 Dec 2015 66,610 miles

Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washers low on windscreen but provide enough fluid

Fail 22 Dec 2014 55,733 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,167 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall perished

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 TOA is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TOA, 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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AK59 TOA is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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