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EF09 ROU

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,412 mi
Last recorded151,412 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ROU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,412 miles

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

Offside Rear seat missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 151,412 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear seat missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 144,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test center row ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 144,405 miles

Central Outer Seat belt buckle damaged o/s center row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged outside arm + not in clip (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 133,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 126,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges weorn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges weorn (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust catching rear subframe

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,890 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement blade arm big bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,139 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,445 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,445 miles

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

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,572 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 ROU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

EF09 ROU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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