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CX08 GAZ

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,578 mi
Last recorded166,578 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 GAZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 166,578 miles

front suspension and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2026 166,364 miles

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

front suspension and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 153,536 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 143,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,396 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 130,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 123,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,147 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

nsr tyre crack between tread

osr tyre close to the legal limit

Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

nsr tyre crack between tread

osf tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,395 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 77,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres slight wear on outer edges.

n/s/r tyre perished and worn.

Pass 22 May 2014 66,167 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,437 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 51,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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CX08 GAZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX08 GAZ, 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 CX08 GAZ registered?

CX08 GAZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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