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EF09 EZL

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 EZL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 119,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 106,716 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 106,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2020 99,868 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and starting to split

Fail 21 Nov 2020 99,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and starting to split

Pass 28 May 2019 90,550 miles

trigger point not detected

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 90,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 82,278 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 31 May 2017 72,619 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 May 2017 72,392 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hanger points (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2016 61,187 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 61,172 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

slight damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,371 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,320 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low,3mm

offside front tyre worn low,3mm

Pass 13 Jul 2013 37,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EZL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

EF09 EZL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is EF09 EZL safe to buy?

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