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AY09 WHV

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,157 mi
Last recorded253,157 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WHV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 253,157 miles

both offside and nearside front lower ball joint boot slightly displaced

coolant level topped up prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder 225/50/17

nearside side repeater taped up

oil leak on engine

rear brake disks lipped

Fail 5 Mar 2025 253,156 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both offside and nearside front lower ball joint boot slightly displaced

coolant level topped up prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder 225/50/17

nearside side repeater taped up

oil leak on engine

rear brake disks lipped

rear brake disks lipped

Pass 12 Mar 2024 247,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 247,120 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 235,356 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 221,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 30 Dec 2020 209,070 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Nearside Front Light Unit Has Slight Movement

Nearside Front Shock Damp

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn And Perished

Offside Front Tyre Edges Worn Low

Pass 18 Dec 2019 197,420 miles

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 28 Dec 2018 178,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 158,824 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 22 Dec 2017 155,820 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2016 139,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge on limit

Pass 29 Dec 2015 118,376 miles

Nearside Rear tyre small cut outer sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2014 97,331 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner eage

Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,324 miles

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

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner eage

Pass 28 Dec 2013 77,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2013 77,146 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,182 miles

Offside Front 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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AY09 WHV 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 73.7%.

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 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 AY09 WHV, 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 AY09 WHV registered?

AY09 WHV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is AY09 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 WHV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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