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AU09 VKC

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,570 mi
Last recorded148,570 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VKC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,570 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end

Fail 16 Mar 2023 148,570 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 116,916 miles

all tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,261 miles

Front discs corroding on inner edge and worn and pads wearing low

Rear pads wearing low and discs lipped

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,354 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,062 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 21,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,693 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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AU09 VKC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU09 VKC, 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 AU09 VKC registered?

AU09 VKC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is AU09 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 VKC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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