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DG59 FVS

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,470 mi
Last recorded136,470 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 FVS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,470 miles

Corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

Fail 31 Oct 2023 136,470 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2022 128,522 miles

Corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 128,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,387 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2021 122,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,454 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

surface corrosion to both subframes, suspension and underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,442 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded and dis-integrating

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,255 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven and low on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven and low on inner edge

offside outer position light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,482 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,335 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear

tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,563 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2015 70,563 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,574 miles

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

oil in coolant

Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,110 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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DG59 FVS is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG59 FVS, 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 DG59 FVS registered?

DG59 FVS is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is DG59 FVS safe to buy?

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