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BG09 LHT

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,497 mi
Last recorded160,497 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 160,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 157,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 157,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 153,709 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 150,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to suspension under vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2021 148,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 143,981 miles

Brake fluid at low level !

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

unable to inspect boot seats/belts

Pass 26 Apr 2019 132,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 111,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall has cut but no cords exposed.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 111,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall has cut but no cords exposed.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,521 miles

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

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)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,687 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 60,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only a partial inspection of 3rd row seatbelts carried out. vehicle presented for test with seats folded away.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only a partial inspection of 3rd row seatbelts carried out. vehicle presented for test with seats folded away.

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 LHT is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BG09 LHT, 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 BG09 LHT registered?

BG09 LHT is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is BG09 LHT safe to buy?

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