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BV09 VTF

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,776 mi
Last recorded193,776 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VTF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 193,776 miles

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

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2023 190,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 177,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 166,644 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 166,398 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 155,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 146,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 133,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,762 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Jun 2017 117,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hitting wheel rim (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,729 miles

Front pads very low

Rear pads very low

Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,729 miles

Front pads very low

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

Rear pads very low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,763 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 93,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,515 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front wipers smearing

Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,515 miles

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake discs worn

Both front wipers smearing

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

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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BV09 VTF is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV09 VTF, 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 BV09 VTF registered?

BV09 VTF is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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