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CV59 VTZ

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,673 mi
Last recorded187,673 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 187,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2026 187,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 173,755 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2024 158,509 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 142,667 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings fractured system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,602 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 126,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 126,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,497 miles

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

child seats at rear

rear seats not in use

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,252 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,265 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' front centre object (8.3.1b)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,266 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,320 miles

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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CV59 VTZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV59 VTZ, 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 CV59 VTZ registered?

CV59 VTZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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