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BJ09 RVV

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,866 mi
Last recorded139,866 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 RVV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 139,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 132,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 112,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 97,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,903 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 May 2018 82,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,267 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 78,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,976 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2016 68,958 miles

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 51,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 51,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2013 41,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2012 30,207 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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BJ09 RVV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey 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 BJ09 RVV, 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

How do I check the history of BJ09 RVV?

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What year was BJ09 RVV registered?

BJ09 RVV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is BJ09 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 RVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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