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CA09 PJU

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,546 mi
Last recorded143,546 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 PJU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 143,546 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, n/s on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 2 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 143,546 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, n/s on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 2 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,770 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

bonnet lever broke

Fail 29 Nov 2021 125,770 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

bonnet lever broke

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,165 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 109,496 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,610 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 99,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/15V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,975 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush separating

Fail 13 Nov 2017 90,975 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush separating

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,633 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (215/60 16

Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (215/60 16

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 61,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,847 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 50,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on inner treads,cuts in treads and close to legal limit 2mm

osf tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,464 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 33,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 PJU 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 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 CA09 PJU, 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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CA09 PJU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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