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BV59 ZDZ

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,713 mi
Last recorded167,713 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 167,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 159,482 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 159,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 151,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,474 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,669 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,506 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary and judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,541 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 28,982 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,829 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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BV59 ZDZ 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 87.5%.

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 BV59 ZDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 ZDZ registered?

BV59 ZDZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BV59 ZDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 ZDZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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