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EF59 MUB

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,004 mi
Last recorded133,004 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 133,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 123,599 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (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 n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 118,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and both edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and the inner edge is excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge is heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, the inner edge is excessively worn and it has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2023 118,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and both edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and the inner edge is excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge is heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, the inner edge is excessively worn and it has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 89,192 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,864 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,731 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 67,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 54,160 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,376 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,668 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 MUB is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUB, 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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EF59 MUB is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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