MOT Status
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261,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
rear seats stowed
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test some seats folded / stowed ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Some seats stowed at time of test ()
Central Rear seat stowed seat belt not checked
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed near bottom of shock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
seat belts not checked 3 rd row seats stowed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated background lights flickering (7.8 (c) (i))
various tyres tread getting low and cracking / perished
3rd row seats stowed belts not checked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
3rd row seats stowed belts not checked
Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear indecators (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear seats outter have chiled seats fitted belts not checked
engine under tray fitted
rear no plate lights dim
rear tyres slightly out of shape
3rd row seats stowed belts not checked
Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear indecators (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) out of clamp (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear seats outter have chiled seats fitted belts not checked
engine under tray fitted
rear no plate lights dim
rear tyres slightly out of shape
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
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EF09 LHM is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black 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 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 July 2009.
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