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EF59 CXB

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,171 mi
Last recorded168,171 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 CXB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 168,171 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 168,171 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 157,298 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 150,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 141,513 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 141,513 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 127,505 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 127,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 119,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 108,760 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 108,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 98,452 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 87,441 miles

Emissions too low to register results

Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,627 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 76,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 64,002 miles

nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges,near limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,478 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EF59 CXB is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF59 CXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 CXB registered?

EF59 CXB is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is EF59 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 CXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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