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BN09 ZRA

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,158 mi
Last recorded172,158 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ZRA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 172,158 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Front and rear subframes, roll bars and suspension arms corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 167,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 166,556 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 166,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 154,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 154,286 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 141,136 miles

Offside Front split in tyre, but not reaching cords

Fail 7 Sep 2016 141,132 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front split in tyre, but not reaching cords

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,042 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 131,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 116,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 100,027 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear discs scored

wipers splitting

Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,076 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear discs scored

wipers splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,209 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 ZRA is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZRA, 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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BN09 ZRA is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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