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EJ09 LFY

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LFY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 134,155 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 134,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 126,803 miles

o/s rear trailing arm bush wearing

Fail 10 Aug 2020 126,803 miles

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

o/s rear trailing arm bush wearing

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,110 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,032 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 95,032 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,259 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 84,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,367 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 71,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,369 miles

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts to outter side wall

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,369 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts to outter side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,163 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 48,163 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EJ09 LFY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ09 LFY, 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 EJ09 LFY registered?

EJ09 LFY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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