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BV59 ZDW

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,879 mi
Last recorded174,879 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 ZDW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 174,879 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,790 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 121,790 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,356 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 112,356 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,863 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,198 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 95,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,035 miles

front and rear tyres starting to wear low

o/s/front pads wearing low

rear pads weraing low

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,200 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres heavily cracking in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle row of adult seat belts couldnt be tested due to baby/child seats fitted

rear seats and seat belts could not be tested due to seats folded into boot floor and boot full

Fail 30 Aug 2013 33,942 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

middle row of adult seat belts couldnt be tested due to baby/child seats fitted

rear seats and seat belts could not be tested due to seats folded into boot floor and boot full

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,816 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 25,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 ZDW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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