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BJ59 XLX

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,424 mi
Last recorded154,424 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 XLX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 154,424 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 154,409 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 147,467 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 147,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,574 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper an lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 128,382 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhausts mounts missing

Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,427 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 118,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,588 miles

slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,588 miles

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

slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,148 miles

Child seats fitted

Slight damage Nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,065 miles

Child seats fitted

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,650 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit advise replacement

Child seats fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 57,650 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit advise replacement

Child seats fitted

Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,557 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,291 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,181 miles

child seats fitted

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,898 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 XLX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

BJ59 XLX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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