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BD59 CLJ

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 131,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 131,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/6016 99h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/6016 99h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 131,520 miles

Front suspension components corroded but not weakened

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Fail 19 Aug 2024 131,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but not weakened

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2023 131,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 131,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 126,380 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,573 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard face coroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body damage rear ns

Fail 1 Aug 2020 119,706 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard face coroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

body damage rear ns

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 115,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT & worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,620 miles

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

nail offside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,808 miles

Both rear tyres starting to become perished & cracked between treads

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,063 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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 85,011 miles

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

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 9 Dec 2013 80,563 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,621 miles

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 CLJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD59 CLJ, 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 CLJ registered?

BD59 CLJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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