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EF59 DCE

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,562 mi
Last recorded193,562 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DCE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 193,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 193,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 181,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 172,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 172,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 168,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 160,572 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 160,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 154,109 miles

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2018 154,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorating

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2017 151,165 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 139,261 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 115,511 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 115,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,528 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,319 miles

damage to nearside rear/nearside front valve coller

Fail 7 Dec 2012 56,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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 DCE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF59 DCE, 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 EF59 DCE registered?

EF59 DCE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is EF59 DCE safe to buy?

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