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BF59 OWB

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,210 mi
Last recorded71,210 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 OWB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 71,210 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front [lower] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside steering and suspension items showing corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2025 71,171 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front [lower] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside steering and suspension items showing corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2024 68,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front [lower arms] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear [lower arms] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside components showing corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2024 68,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front [lower arms] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear [lower arms] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside components showing corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside steering and suspension items corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 63,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside steering and suspension items corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,873 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 57,873 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,361 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 51,361 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,964 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 40,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,736 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2015 32,650 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 32,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,382 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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BF59 OWB is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 BF59 OWB, 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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BF59 OWB is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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