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AU59 RGY

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,032 mi
Last recorded140,032 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RGY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 140,032 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle and suspension arms / components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 140,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension arms / components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 134,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 127,022 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 127,022 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 119,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack by 'A' pillar nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer delaminated

Fail 22 Jul 2019 103,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack by 'A' pillar nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer delaminated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,684 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner front pads getting low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,680 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner front pads getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,739 miles

As per failure. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,739 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,417 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2013 39,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,105 miles

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

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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AU59 RGY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU59 RGY, 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 AU59 RGY registered?

AU59 RGY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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