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EF09 JBY

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,204 mi
Last recorded122,204 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 JBY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 122,204 miles

centre brake light

front number plate deteriorated

slight play nsr trailing arm bush

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 107,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,468 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 97,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,018 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,317 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,786 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,152 miles

slight play on track rod ends

Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play on track rod ends

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,186 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 50,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,049 miles

bonnet difficult too close (corrosion on bonnet cable )

front wipers smearing slightly

rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,712 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 JBY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

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

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