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BAS 23

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 23
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 84,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,676 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,321 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,142 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,194 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 73,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,571 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,964 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,544 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,339 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 40,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2012 40,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BAS 23 is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BAS 23, 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 BAS 23 registered?

BAS 23 is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is BAS 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAS 23 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAS 23 have outstanding finance?

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