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AV59 VHE

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VHE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 74,038 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,726 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,260 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,492 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,492 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 48,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,830 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 39,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers starting to smear windscreen

corrosion on exhaust system at hanger points

rear seats up in up-right postion full seat and belt inspection not carried out

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 VHE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AV59 VHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV59 VHE registered?

AV59 VHE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is AV59 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 VHE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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