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EF09 XXP

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

165,003 mi
Last recorded165,003 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 XXP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 165,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Advise upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Advise light unit insecure / not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.7mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.2mm near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 164,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill area damaged around jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has ZERO TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached Rear heat shielding insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Advise upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Advise light unit insecure / not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.7mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.2mm near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 152,153 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 152,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended centre row (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 133,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder zero tread tyre size 225 /50 x17 near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears near fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 133,285 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder zero tread tyre size 225 /50 x17 near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears near fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 123,416 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 123,416 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box heat shield is loose

exhaust system corroding

oil level low

Fail 25 Feb 2019 112,653 miles

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

oil level low

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box heat shield is loose

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,795 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,070 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,974 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 63,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,462 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 XXP is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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