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AV59 KZN

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,695 mi
Last recorded98,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KZN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 98,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to assess welding repair within 30cm of offside rear trailing arm mounting due to underseal

Fail 6 Jul 2026 98,680 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 92,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 92,936 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,320 miles

ns headlamp little loose

rear tyres wearing on edges

underside body/component corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2021 77,320 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

ns headlamp little loose

nsr brake cable corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

underside body/component corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,274 miles

exhaust rear section poorely fitted fouling suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,494 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 68,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,316 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,212 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 57,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 43,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,532 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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AV59 KZN is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV59 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

AV59 KZN is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is AV59 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 KZN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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