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EA59 EXB

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,120 mi
Last recorded180,120 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 EXB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 180,120 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 174,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 174,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 167,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,670 miles

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

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

headlights slightly different colours

Fail 12 Nov 2020 155,670 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlights slightly different colours

Pass 17 May 2019 118,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,175 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 104,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 71,795 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,795 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 66,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,168 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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EA59 EXB is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA59 EXB, 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 EA59 EXB registered?

EA59 EXB is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is EA59 EXB safe to buy?

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