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DG59 FVW

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,422 mi
Last recorded127,422 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 FVW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 127,422 miles

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit need replacing very shortly

Nearside Rear main front bush starting to split

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

Offside Front tyre on limit need replacing very shortly

Offside Rear main arm front bush starting to split

need tracking doing when new tyre fitted

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside of car due to covers

Fail 24 Nov 2022 117,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit need replacing very shortly

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear main front bush starting to split

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

Offside Front tyre on limit need replacing very shortly

Offside Rear main arm front bush starting to split

need tracking doing when new tyre fitted

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside of car due to covers

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,088 miles

get tracking checked when new tyres fitted

keep eye on both front tyres wearing on inner edge ,ok for now .

unable to check all components on underside due to covers

Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,971 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,163 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,013 miles

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

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

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

unable to test most engine bay components due to covers

Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,184 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear section of exhaust corroding but not yet blowing

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 13 Dec 2017 90,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear section of exhaust corroding but not yet blowing

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,020 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust slight corrosion

engine trays fitted unable to test some engine bay components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,773 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre sidewall heavily weathered

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,477 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 FVW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG59 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

DG59 FVW is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is DG59 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 FVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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