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DC03 ELC

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,324 mi
Last recorded150,324 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ELC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,324 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 150,290 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 135,798 miles

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 25 Oct 2021 135,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 10 Oct 2020 123,883 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 123,883 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 108,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,614 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,780 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,744 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 74,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,868 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres starting to wear down

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2012 45,422 miles

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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DC03 ELC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DC03 ELC, 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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DC03 ELC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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