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EA59 VCC

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,001 mi
Last recorded172,001 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 VCC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 172,001 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 155,041 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 155,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 140,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

air box is insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2022 136,641 miles

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

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

air box is insecure

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,217 miles

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

engine cover fitted

groove worn into the n/s/r brake disc

minor blow from the exhaust system

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads are starting to get low

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 119,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

airbag under steering coloum cover damaged

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 119,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

airbag under steering coloum cover damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2018 116,330 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,878 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,877 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,428 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,084 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,202 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,274 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

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 VCC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VCC, 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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EA59 VCC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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