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AV59 GHH

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,150 mi
Last recorded143,150 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GHH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 143,150 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undertray/covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2025 133,878 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 133,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 125,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both reg plate character are two toned

Fail 10 Aug 2023 119,565 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both reg plate character are two toned

Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,731 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 100,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc inner face wearing thin.

Offside Front wishbone forward bush cracking.

bothside rear coil springs lower section badly corroded.

turbo housing seeping oil, should investigate.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,684 miles

Nearside Rear inner side light of two not working

Rear indicators fading

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,577 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades smeary

handbrake stiff on return

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

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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AV59 GHH is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV59 GHH, 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 AV59 GHH registered?

AV59 GHH is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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