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EF59 FFW

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,323 mi
Last recorded125,323 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 125,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 119,410 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 111,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 103,381 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,849 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,109 miles

exhaust system corroded / back box heavily corroded

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,774 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limits 225 / 50 / 17

rear brake discs corroded on edges / discoloured on braking surface

rear coil springs corroded at lower sections

underside / components showing general surface corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,830 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 65,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,138 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,338 miles

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 FFW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

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

Is EF59 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 FFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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