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BV09 ZHZ

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,706 mi
Last recorded126,706 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ZHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 126,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SLIGHT perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 126,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM {BUTTERFLY} BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SLIGHT perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 124,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 121,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 121,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,067 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 99,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 93,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,676 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 76,142 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 76,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,137 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,137 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,779 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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BV09 ZHZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

BV09 ZHZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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