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BJ59 TZV

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,864 mi
Last recorded133,864 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,864 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 133,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,458 miles

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

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

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 16 Oct 2020 124,448 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat mounting bolt (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise timeing belt

Fail 4 Nov 2019 114,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise timeing belt

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,720 miles

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

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

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

timeing belt advised

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,704 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak short system req and exhaust blowing at brackets (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected rack gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe adrift (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

timeing belt advised

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear at exhaust mounts (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer unable to rest seat belt due to child seat fitted

corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 23 Oct 2017 91,087 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working no.plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance rear indicator bulbs white light (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear at exhaust mounts (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer unable to rest seat belt due to child seat fitted

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,685 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,484 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 TZV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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