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BA55 DRE

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 DRE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 119,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,078 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 103,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 100,124 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2021 100,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Offside Front tyre very low on very inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also starting to feather on inner edge ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,445 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,382 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,633 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,068 miles

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

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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BA55 DRE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BA55 DRE, 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

How do I check the history of BA55 DRE?

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What year was BA55 DRE registered?

BA55 DRE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is BA55 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 DRE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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