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BF09 ZWC

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,503 mi
Last recorded229,503 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ZWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 229,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 227,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 195,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 185,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 177,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 169,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 148,007 miles

Nearside Front door dent damage

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 148,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front door dent damage

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,701 miles

Nearside Front door dented

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working side light bad connection (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front door dented

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,750 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,772 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,173 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)

n/s/f tyre is bold on the outer edge and worn on the inner edge.

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to debond.

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

slight play in o/s rackend ball joint.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

n/s/f tyre is bold on the outer edge and worn on the inner edge.

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to debond.

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

slight play in o/s rackend ball joint.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent damage n/s/f/door

Fail 4 Apr 2014 73,683 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent damage n/s/f/door

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped pads ok

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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BF09 ZWC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red 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 BF09 ZWC, 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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BF09 ZWC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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