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BV59 GVC

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,823 mi
Last recorded155,823 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GVC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 155,823 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 155,823 miles

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

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

Offside 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 rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 91,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 84,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 82,281 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 82,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 78,886 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 78,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

off side and near side rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 14 May 2018 73,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

off side and near side rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 20 May 2017 69,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 69,131 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Upper stop lamp is not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,412 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield insecure but not loose

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield insecure but not loose

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre valve cracking,

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,726 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats unable to test adult seat or belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 37,026 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV59 GVC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV59 GVC, 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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BV59 GVC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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