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EF09 VFR

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 122,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 117,534 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 117,528 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,637 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2022 113,610 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Getting low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 111,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Getting low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,885 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,569 miles

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

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front outer tyre tread worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,496 miles

all four tyres worn low and close to legal limit

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 VFR is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

EF09 VFR is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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The MOT history for EF09 VFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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