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EA59 GHJ

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,092 mi
Last recorded151,092 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 151,092 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 151,092 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 145,197 miles

crack in front n/plate

head lamp aims poor

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r indicator showing white

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 137,284 miles

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

o/s/front tyre cut on outer sidewall but NOT deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,181 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 129,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,191 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 96,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GHJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EA59 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

EA59 GHJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is EA59 GHJ safe to buy?

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