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BJ09 ZSO

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,396 mi
Last recorded201,396 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZSO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 201,396 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 190,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 176,063 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 160,272 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 142,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 132,989 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 132,989 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,829 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2019 121,829 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,186 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 110,186 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear axel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear axel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,203 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,430 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,430 miles

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

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

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 ZSO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

BJ09 ZSO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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