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EF09 LHM

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

261,218 mi
Last recorded261,218 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 261,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 259,048 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 254,952 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 252,706 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 250,307 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 247,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 244,314 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 240,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 236,718 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 233,348 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 233,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 219,323 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 197,603 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 197,603 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 173,331 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 173,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 145,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 141,323 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 141,318 miles

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?

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 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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