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BN09 TMX

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,008 mi
Last recorded120,008 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 TMX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,008 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Oil on engine.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 120,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp inoperative

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 118,355 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,172 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,171 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,379 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 84,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,971 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,751 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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BN09 TMX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BN09 TMX, 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

How do I check the history of BN09 TMX?

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What year was BN09 TMX registered?

BN09 TMX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is BN09 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 TMX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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