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DF59 DKE

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,496 mi
Last recorded164,496 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 DKE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 164,496 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear shocks corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 164,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear shocks corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 153,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 143,933 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (air leak noise) possibly inter-cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,195 miles

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

Rear suspension components slighly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,016 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 103,786 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 103,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 82,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 69,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,095 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 53,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,935 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

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

Nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear child seats fitted

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,259 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)

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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DF59 DKE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF59 DKE, 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 DF59 DKE registered?

DF59 DKE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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