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EA59 VEM

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,264 mi
Last recorded144,264 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 VEM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 144,264 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (TRAILING ARM BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON FRAMES AND SUSPENSION (REAR)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 137,744 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION (FRAMES AND SUSPENSION(ALL OVER))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 137,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION (FRAMES AND SUSPENSION(ALL OVER))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,719 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 85,391 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,287 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 82,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,091 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

tail pipe outer skin rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2014 60,091 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

tail pipe outer skin rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,318 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 47,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,632 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 VEM is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

EA59 VEM is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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