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DE59 MHX

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,336 mi
Last recorded184,336 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 MHX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 184,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge + distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 152,523 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 130,983 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 128,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,364 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

near side outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,619 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 115,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 106,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,483 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,844 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,192 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,189 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,720 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,088 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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DE59 MHX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 DE59 MHX, 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 DE59 MHX registered?

DE59 MHX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is DE59 MHX safe to buy?

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