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CK09 ZTC

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,066 mi
Last recorded89,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 ZTC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,066 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All component attach (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 89,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All component attach (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 84,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 84,325 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 78,573 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,719 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 73,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,205 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 68,203 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 64,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,797 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 53,797 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,215 miles

Offside Front brake flexi pipe slightly damaged

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,142 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 44,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,914 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,000 miles

slight blue tinge to both front side lights

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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CK09 ZTC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CK09 ZTC, 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 CK09 ZTC registered?

CK09 ZTC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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