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AK59 TXY

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,825 mi
Last recorded162,825 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 TXY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 162,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 151,048 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,941 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both sides spring mounts surface corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 122,494 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,953 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer - strong advisory, centre exhaust pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 91,953 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer - strong advisory, centre exhaust pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,495 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,495 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,869 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,093 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,940 miles

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 TXY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey 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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

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

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