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BK09 EAW

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,686 mi
Last recorded139,686 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EAW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 139,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 120,348 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both sides x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn at edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,515 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE BOLD ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 31 Aug 2016 101,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LARGE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LARGE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

N/S FRONT TYRE BOLD ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 2 Sep 2015 95,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,312 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,591 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,610 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,007 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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BK09 EAW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK09 EAW, 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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BK09 EAW is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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