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EF09 XCL

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,752 mi
Last recorded184,752 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 XCL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 184,752 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 163,298 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock also damp (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner and outer tyre wearing

Unable to check rear row seat belts as seats folded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 163,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack joint/ or rack itself can't tell until stripped down (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock also damp (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner and outer tyre wearing

Unable to check rear row seat belts as seats folded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 143,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a nail in center of tread and leaking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm - front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 143,877 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a nail in center of tread and leaking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm - front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,364 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm - front bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 125,364 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s lenses covered with residue (beam benders) Cleaned to gain beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm - front bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 93,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,053 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under tray fitted-obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,120 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 65,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,999 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 48,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,466 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,282 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wiper blade rubber loose in wiper arm

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,136 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 25,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,504 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 XCL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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