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BJ59 UCD

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,067 mi
Last recorded170,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 UCD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 170,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

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

engine oil light slow to extinguish

exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2025 162,612 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 162,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 158,289 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 158,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 154,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 154,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 145,509 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 145,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 137,681 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 137,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,692 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 126,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 105,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,816 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,362 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,361 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 62,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high/level/stop/light/inop

Pass 2 Nov 2013 62,252 miles

high/level/stop/light/inop

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

High level stop light inoporative and loose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UCD is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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