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BJ59 CUO

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,478 mi
Last recorded202,478 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 CUO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 202,478 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 185,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 171,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 158,940 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 145,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 145,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Pass 8 Nov 2020 133,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 120,970 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 106,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,790 miles

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

bonnet pull lever broken

Fail 2 Nov 2017 92,790 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bonnet pull lever broken

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,369 miles

Bonnet cable fault but still able to open bonnet

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 67,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,154 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 50,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f side light flickers

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,187 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 28,187 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ59 CUO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ59 CUO, 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 BJ59 CUO registered?

BJ59 CUO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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