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EF09 BCU

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,786 mi
Last recorded141,786 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 BCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 141,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 141,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 135,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, bush corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 135,072 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Control arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, bush corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 129,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,873 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 121,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,236 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,357 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

coolant level low

rear indicators going white

rear wiper smears

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,289 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,289 miles

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

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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EF09 BCU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF09 BCU, 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 EF09 BCU registered?

EF09 BCU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is EF09 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 BCU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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