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BJ59 KFE

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 141,886 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 138,646 miles

covered in heavily underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2021 136,705 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension and components corroded

Rear Tailgate lock appears faulty and noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 131,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre is heavily cracked and perished around inner shoulder. Exposing cords in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 126,297 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values see report (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,576 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 16 Sep 2017 101,980 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracked on inner edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

surface rust underbody

Fail 16 Sep 2017 101,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracked on inner edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

surface rust underbody

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,220 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,716 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,297 miles

advise n/s wing mirror glass craked.......

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,129 miles

Nearside Front 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 KFE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFE, 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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BJ59 KFE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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