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BJ09 ZSG

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZSG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,730 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 110,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Fail 6 Sep 2021 103,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,620 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 89,532 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,824 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 81,844 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 74,440 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 74,440 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 64,755 miles

oil leak from engine

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside dent/damage to sill

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

Offside Front cut to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 64,755 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside dent/damage to sill

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

Offside Front cut to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,791 miles

n.s. outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2015 54,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n.s. outer sill damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 44,094 miles

front wipers smear on screen

Fail 22 May 2014 44,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smear on screen

Pass 29 May 2013 35,012 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside reartt tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 29 May 2013 35,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside reartt tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 May 2012 26,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 14 May 2012 26,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres going out of shape

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 ZSG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BJ09 ZSG, 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 BJ09 ZSG registered?

BJ09 ZSG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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