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EF09 BFV

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,508 mi
Last recorded157,508 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 BFV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,508 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 28 Nov 2023 144,876 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 144,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,327 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre smooth on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,993 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,167 miles

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 7 May 2019 116,257 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 116,257 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,541 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,541 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,767 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 84,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres showing signs of age surface cracking between treads and side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,788 miles

front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,502 miles

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 BFV 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 EF09 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

EF09 BFV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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