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EA59 MDZ

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,309 mi
Last recorded112,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 112,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 112,304 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 109,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,318 miles

Both rear tyres showing uneven wear to the inner edges

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the outer edge & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,749 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 100,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached main bush becoming unbonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 94,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 90,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,683 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs showing wear especially o/s/f inner face

third row seat belts not fully inspected - seats stowed away

Fail 8 Apr 2019 83,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs showing wear especially o/s/f inner face

third row seat belts not fully inspected - seats stowed away

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,848 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,836 miles

item removed from front screen for MOT reasons see notes provided

Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

item removed from front screen for MOT reasons see notes provided

n/s front mirror lens missing but o/s and interior mirrors ok at time of test strongly suggest repair

Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 28,368 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MDZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

EA59 MDZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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