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BN59 OWC

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,241 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 102,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,509 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,850 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,643 miles

wear to front tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,274 miles

Front Wiper blades worn

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,274 miles

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

Front Wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear low

Fail 8 Sep 2014 53,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,507 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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BN59 OWC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN59 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

BN59 OWC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is BN59 OWC safe to buy?

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