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BJ59 KDX

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,880 mi
Last recorded87,880 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KDX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 87,880 miles

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2024 87,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,924 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,923 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 79,888 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,331 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,952 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 63,952 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing inner edge

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

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

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

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

ehxahaust has small hole near middle exhaust mounting ,and mounting corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,230 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing inner edge

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

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

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

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

ehxahaust has small hole near middle exhaust mounting ,and mounting corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,560 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 37,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both front tyrse worn badly on outside edges

both front wipers smearing slightly

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

vehicle only just passed smoke test limits

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BJ59 KDX 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 76.5%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX registered?

BJ59 KDX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 KDX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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