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EF09 MKM

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 116,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 106,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,265 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,950 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,860 miles

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,237 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 65,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,936 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,463 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 39,463 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,660 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to minimum limit

Only the forward most four passenger seats in use when vehicle presented for test.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,774 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,629 miles

3 child seats fitted//only 5 seats in use at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,047 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 MKM is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF09 MKM registered?

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

Is EF09 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 MKM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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