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BK09 UBV

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 UBV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 108,997 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,856 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

OSR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK IN BETWEEN TREAD

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 95,916 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted centre row ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 86,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure rear bolt loose on riser mechanism (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,474 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,504 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 74,504 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,529 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 69,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,623 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 29,008 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,991 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,178 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 10,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 8,344 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 UBV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK09 UBV, 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 BK09 UBV registered?

BK09 UBV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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