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CA09 LVB

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,778 mi
Last recorded142,778 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 LVB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 142,778 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,978 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,484 miles

Both front lower wishbone , front bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not yet resulting in excessive movement

Front Registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Fail 17 Jul 2019 121,447 miles

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

Both front lower wishbone , front bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not yet resulting in excessive movement

Front Registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Pass 21 Jul 2018 109,969 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the base cord

Fail 21 Jul 2017 101,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the base cord

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,895 miles

both front and rear brake discs worn and lipped.

windscreen has a scratch right across zone A. in my opinion not affecting drivers view.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,895 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front and rear brake discs worn and lipped.

windscreen has a scratch right across zone A. in my opinion not affecting drivers view.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,584 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 57,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,398 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,064 miles

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

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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CA09 LVB is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA09 LVB, 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 CA09 LVB registered?

CA09 LVB is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is CA09 LVB safe to buy?

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