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EA09 WTP

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,281 mi
Last recorded126,281 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 WTP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 126,281 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension / subframe

Fail 10 Feb 2026 126,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended O/S Seat, centre row (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension / subframe

Pass 27 Feb 2025 119,498 miles

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 119,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 112,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,583 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 105,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,294 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 92,519 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 87,157 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,320 miles

3 child seats fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 65,561 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear seat belts not checked due to car seats being fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,423 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 58,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 54,377 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,509 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,574 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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EA09 WTP is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA09 WTP, 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 EA09 WTP registered?

EA09 WTP is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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