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EA59 MBU

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MBU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 124,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

signs of leaking water pump

Pass 25 Feb 2025 116,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arms rusty

signs of leaking water pump

Fail 22 Feb 2025 116,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arms rusty

rear exhaust box in poor condition outer skin coming away

signs of leaking water pump

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,691 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,685 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by hanger in front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

windscreen cracked top left hand side

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row o/s and center ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,521 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row middle seat ()

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2019 79,511 miles

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row middle seat ()

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,551 miles

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

screen wash not working (frozen ?)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner &outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,008 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,925 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,212 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,043 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 MBU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA59 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

EA59 MBU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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