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AO59 GFE

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

244,260 mi
Last recorded244,260 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 GFE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 244,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 235,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 229,569 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 219,648 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 207,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 198,919 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 186,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 173,820 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 173,505 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 160,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to cord in tread area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions only just passing on limit

Fail 24 Oct 2017 160,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to cord in tread area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 150,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 141,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 122,264 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,991 miles

rear exhasut has slight blow near bracket

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,995 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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AO59 GFE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO59 GFE, 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 AO59 GFE registered?

AO59 GFE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AO59 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 GFE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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