MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
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
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
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
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
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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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