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BK59 PDU

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,718 mi
Last recorded186,718 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 PDU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 186,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 186,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 174,365 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 162,976 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 162,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 151,601 miles

Both front tyres getting close to limit

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 151,601 miles

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

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

Both front tyres getting close to limit

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 141,181 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 141,181 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sidelight not working

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,187 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,940 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2014 61,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,895 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 23 Oct 2013 53,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Nearside front tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,568 miles

Oil leak

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

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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BK59 PDU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK59 PDU, 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 BK59 PDU registered?

BK59 PDU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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