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DN59 KUH

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,440 mi
Last recorded134,440 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 KUH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 134,440 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 134,026 miles

Central Rear Upper Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable bike rack covering number plate (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from centre mirror

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from screen

Central Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.9mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre nail in outer treads not repairable

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,634 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 126,634 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 117,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,497 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,011 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 93,975 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coolant expansion bottle empty

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

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

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

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,423 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 83,195 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,260 miles

Rear both tyres out of shape on inside edge

Fail 28 Dec 2018 77,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres out of shape on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,494 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,477 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are misshaping

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,886 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,533 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,529 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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DN59 KUH is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN59 KUH, 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 DN59 KUH registered?

DN59 KUH is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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