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BG09 LHF

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,645 mi
Last recorded102,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LHF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 99,000 miles

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,324 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 87,324 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,270 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted at time of test

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

Rear Both rear tyres perishing and cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2020 75,059 miles

Engine cover and under guards fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tire cracking on inner side wall and perished on outer side wall

unable to check both 3rd row seat belts

Fail 23 Jun 2020 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under guards fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tire cracking on inner side wall and perished on outer side wall

unable to check both 3rd row seat belts

Pass 28 May 2019 67,963 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 62,996 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 62,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 57,339 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 57,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,186 miles

Centre exhaust section is leaking slightly on both exhaust hanger locations.

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 34,737 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 28 May 2012 23,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 May 2012 23,297 miles

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection.

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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BG09 LHF is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG09 LHF, 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 BG09 LHF registered?

BG09 LHF is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is BG09 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 LHF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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