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EA59 GDZ

2009 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,867 mi
Last recorded118,867 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 GDZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,904 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 112,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald, requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,898 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 102,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 98,526 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit, cracked and feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 90,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit, cracked and feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,038 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted front

Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,033 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted front

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Ehxaust system corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Ehxaust system corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Oct 2012 25,599 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 GDZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ registered?

EA59 GDZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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