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EA59 UJC

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,002 mi
Last recorded176,002 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 UJC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 176,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 170,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 163,934 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 159,159 miles

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

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

Rear Tail gate dose not open.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 159,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tail gate dose not open.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,848 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,349 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 140,321 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,566 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,285 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 87,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres bald on shoulders

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 UJC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

EA59 UJC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is EA59 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 UJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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