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BJ59 ZNV

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

230,636 mi
Last recorded230,636 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZNV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 230,636 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 230,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 216,760 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 216,754 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 210,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 205,068 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 205,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 195,852 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

small chip in screen

Fail 11 Apr 2019 195,850 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

small chip in screen

Pass 5 Apr 2018 184,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 173,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 173,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 173,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 169,723 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 169,723 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 163,220 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 163,220 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 153,105 miles

air bag warning light on

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 ZNV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

BJ59 ZNV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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