MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no ply or cords exposed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EF09 FDD is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey 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 EF09 FDD, 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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EF09 FDD is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2009.
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