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EF59 EXO

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,694 mi
Last recorded153,694 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 EXO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 153,694 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 153,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 137,796 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,148 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 112,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,906 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,906 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

Offside Rear tyre rubber perished

all four tyres wearing edges

Fail 4 Nov 2019 97,437 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

Offside Rear tyre rubber perished

all four tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,035 miles

Offside Front inner edge of tyre close to cords

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

front number plate backing peeling away

tail gate open warning on dash

unable to test rear seat belts,seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front inner edge of tyre close to cords

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

front number plate backing peeling away

tail gate open warning on dash

unable to test rear seat belts,seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,063 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,703 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,686 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,529 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted centre rear unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

headlamp level adjuster switch set at position one at time of test

undertrays obscuring testable items

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 EXO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue 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 EXO, 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 EXO registered?

EF59 EXO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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