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BJ59 KGV

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,756 mi
Last recorded97,756 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,756 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 97,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rate of increase just acceptable (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 83,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,132 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,113 miles

Front inside of discs pitted\corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,108 miles

adhesive residue on h/lamp lens[reqs removal]

front/rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,256 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,146 miles

both front brake discs corroded/worn on inner face

Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,146 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded/worn on inner face

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,026 miles

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 KGV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ59 KGV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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