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AU09 XVL

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,935 mi
Last recorded83,935 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XVL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 83,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT LOOSE

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2025 83,933 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT LOOSE

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,629 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT LOOSE

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Aug 2024 80,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT LOOSE

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat loose

Fail 15 Aug 2023 77,052 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat loose

Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,623 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,737 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on outer edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 58,960 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,906 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 41,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of five rear seat belts

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

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 XVL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

AU09 XVL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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