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AV59 WUT

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

244,936 mi
Last recorded244,936 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 WUT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 244,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 244,925 miles

Central Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing boot full (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 236,568 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 236,557 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 227,159 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Offside Rear Sill rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has a small rust hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 227,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has a small rust hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 227,114 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 219,196 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear boot floor and chassis rails are rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2022 219,196 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear boot floor and chassis rails are rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2021 210,490 miles

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

Rear Boot floor and chassis quite rusty

Rear Upper Centre stop lamp may not be connected (not working)

Fail 22 Jan 2021 210,490 miles

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

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

Rear Boot floor and chassis quite rusty

Rear Upper Centre stop lamp may not be connected (not working)

Pass 23 Jan 2020 200,333 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 200,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 183,547 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 164,516 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 164,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 144,395 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 144,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 123,549 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 123,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,841 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,925 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 81,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,714 miles

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

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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AV59 WUT is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WUT, 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 WUT registered?

AV59 WUT is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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