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EA59 WKJ

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,967 mi
Last recorded152,967 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 152,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 152,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 143,871 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 143,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,376 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 128,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,960 miles

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,983 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,196 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,239 miles

o/s/r side light 50% not working

Fail 13 Nov 2018 74,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r side light 50% not working

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,972 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Nov 2016 56,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,592 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

x 2 rear seats not in use time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,009 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads low

x 2 rear seats folded time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 28,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 28,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise 3rd row of seats returned to the upright position to allow full ispection of seats and seatbelts as to m.o.t. requirements

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 WKJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

EA59 WKJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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