MOT Status
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184,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front wiper blade rubber loose in wiper arm
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)
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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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