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EA59 UHO

2009 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,401 mi
Last recorded168,401 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 UHO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 168,401 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s/f tie rod joint in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 150,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 128,221 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 128,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,976 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,976 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,468 miles

DPF fitted. Emissions too low to record

GEAR SELECTOR INTERLOCK BUTTON BROKEN/MISSING. Park can be selected whist the vehicle is in motion

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seatbelt not checked

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat belt not checked

Rearmost seatbelts not checked. Seats not installed

Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,388 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

DPF fitted. Emissions too low to record

GEAR SELECTOR INTERLOCK BUTTON BROKEN/MISSING. Park can be selected whist the vehicle is in motion

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seatbelt not checked

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat belt not checked

Rear Screen washer providing insufficient water

Rearmost seatbelts not checked. Seats not installed

Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,342 miles

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

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

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 24 Oct 2019 58,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 47,111 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 47,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,966 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 21,966 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,188 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 17,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 UHO is a 2009 Ford S-max in White 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 UHO, 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 UHO registered?

EA59 UHO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is EA59 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 UHO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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