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BN59 MOU

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,149 mi
Last recorded158,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 MOU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 158,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear both wheel arches damaged.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 157,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear both wheel arches damaged.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 136,197 miles

Nearside rear light housing slightly damaged

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 136,185 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear light housing slightly damaged

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

tyres on rear wearing on inner edges.exhaust corroding around rear support brackets.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,166 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 88,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 67,194 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 67,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BN59 MOU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN59 MOU, 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 BN59 MOU registered?

BN59 MOU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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