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DG09 OPV

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,791 mi
Last recorded130,791 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 OPV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 130,791 miles

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

Rear sub frame has corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2025 130,781 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both not attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened by a cut on child seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear sub frame has corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,366 miles

Front bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 117,349 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 117,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,876 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2020 89,957 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 89,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front engine covers fitted test items not visible

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm / worn out inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear seat belts can not be tested due to seat are folded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen damaged / cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front engine covers fitted test items not visible

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm / worn out inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear seat belts can not be tested due to seat are folded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,743 miles

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

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

damage to n/s of vehicle

surface rust to under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,873 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 63,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,295 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

Fail 1 Feb 2016 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

nsr tyre perished

rear exhaust rubber broke

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,881 miles

1 of 2 third row of seats folded flat

Fail 3 Feb 2015 52,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1 of 2 third row of seats folded flat

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,573 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 45,573 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside center child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside center child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,650 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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DG09 OPV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DG09 OPV, 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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DG09 OPV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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