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BN09 GWO

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

173,838 mi
Last recorded173,838 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 GWO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 173,838 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 163,768 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 156,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 148,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 129,634 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,510 miles

Front Wipers starting to smeer windscreen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,730 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OS door mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,980 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Feb 2012 53,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front fog light lense cracked

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 GWO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BN09 GWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 GWO registered?

BN09 GWO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is BN09 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 GWO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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