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EF09 ONL

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

259,280 mi
Last recorded259,280 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 259,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 257,655 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 257,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 240,828 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 240,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 239,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 228,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 225,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 216,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 202,781 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 202,781 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 191,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 181,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

items removed from driver view

Pass 28 Apr 2015 174,589 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 174,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 157,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 157,704 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 141,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 126,799 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,824 miles

both rear tyres cracking on wall

n s f tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,535 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,675 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,951 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 ONL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ONL, 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 ONL registered?

EF09 ONL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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