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BN09 FSZ

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,282 mi
Last recorded150,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 FSZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 150,282 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on mounting area of rear sub frame only slight, bottom of passanger rear door is corroded also (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 143,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 134,089 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 126,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,080 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 122,080 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,212 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,208 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,764 miles

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

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 11 Jun 2018 106,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 99,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge 215/60/R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,340 miles

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

front discs badly worn on inner face

Fail 13 Jun 2016 93,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs badly worn on inner face

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,899 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 10 Jun 2014 79,087 miles

front discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2014 79,087 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,959 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012
Fail 29 Feb 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BN09 FSZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN09 FSZ, 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 BN09 FSZ registered?

BN09 FSZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is BN09 FSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 FSZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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