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CV09 VRU

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,675 mi
Last recorded131,675 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 VRU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 131,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 129,842 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 129,807 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 121,363 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 121,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 107,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 103,260 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 103,260 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 100,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,176 miles

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

cover fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 97,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 89,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 105,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaused corroded

exhaused flexi pipe show damaged

mil light on

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,393 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 May 2013 68,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 60,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV09 VRU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV09 VRU, 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 CV09 VRU registered?

CV09 VRU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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