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AU09 VUA

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

283,647 mi
Last recorded283,647 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VUA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 283,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 270,431 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Fail 20 Jan 2021 270,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 20 Jan 2020 258,686 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 242,659 miles

BONNET CANNOT BE OPEN

Pass 14 Mar 2017 223,330 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 223,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 216,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 186,010 miles

3rd Row rear seat belts untested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre wearing to inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 186,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

3rd Row rear seat belts untested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil filler cap missing.

O/S/F Tyre wearing to inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 116,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 116,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,302 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 VUA is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU09 VUA, 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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AU09 VUA is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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