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CX09 DLZ

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,693 mi
Last recorded188,693 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 DLZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 188,693 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 176,943 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 163,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 153,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 153,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and extremely worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 139,579 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 139,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 121,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 103,739 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 103,739 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,493 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,234 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 68,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

f/n/s tyre perished

r/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

r/o/s seatbelt stalk missing outer cowling

r/o/s tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,304 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,372 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,173 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 34,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CX09 DLZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CX09 DLZ, 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 CX09 DLZ registered?

CX09 DLZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is CX09 DLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX09 DLZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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