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EF58 HLW

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,805 mi
Last recorded107,805 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 HLW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 107,805 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

back box corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2025 84,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 84,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 82,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,044 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,376 miles

Rear seats folded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 79,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seats folded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,631 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,379 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 73,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,178 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small emissions control hose to DPF filter broken (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer hanging peg corroded off(detached) (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,946 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 57,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,656 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 51,656 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 45,863 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,408 miles

Front brake pads are quite thin.

N/s and o/s second-row seat belts only partially inspected. Child safety seats fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 33,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EF58 HLW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF58 HLW, 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 EF58 HLW registered?

EF58 HLW is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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