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BJ59 KFO

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,477 mi
Last recorded178,477 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KFO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 178,477 miles

Front FRONT BUMPER INSCURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 178,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front FRONT BUMPER INSCURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 164,350 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 163,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load stalk not operating unable to secure seat belt to stalk (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 150,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge.

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 150,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mountings damaged. (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge.

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 132,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 128,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 128,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,063 miles

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

Front os & ns tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,293 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 96,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,051 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 84,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,258 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,035 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,220 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r sill damaged

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 KFO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ59 KFO, 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 KFO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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