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CP09 ECW

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,782 mi
Last recorded197,782 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 ECW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 197,782 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn slightly lower on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 184,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps - product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 171,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 161,371 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 161,361 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 140,269 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 140,269 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 118,203 miles

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 118,203 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 103,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,280 miles

rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,004 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,049 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP09 ECW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP09 ECW, 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 CP09 ECW registered?

CP09 ECW is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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