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BJ59 XMK

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,115 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 118,093 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2024 111,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,117 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front Subframe and suspension componets corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Subframe and suspension componets corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 92,117 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front Subframe and suspension componets corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Subframe and suspension componets corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,745 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 88,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,749 miles

Under-covers Obscuring Some Underside Components

Fail 8 Mar 2019 85,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Under-covers Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,054 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 74,054 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,794 miles

3rd row seats removed - no belt tests

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 XMK is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ59 XMK registered?

BJ59 XMK is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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