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BD59 BZH

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,567 mi
Last recorded128,567 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BZH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 128,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,722 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,409 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2021 93,304 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,308 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,561 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,059 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 51,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear lights (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,112 miles

Child seat rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 41,112 miles

Child seat rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,727 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts not tested

n/s/f tyre 3mm

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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BD59 BZH is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD59 BZH, 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 BD59 BZH registered?

BD59 BZH is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is BD59 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 BZH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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