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EJ09 NBX

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,860 mi
Last recorded124,860 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 NBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 124,860 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 124,836 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 118,451 miles

Front 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))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 118,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 110,408 miles

Tailgate Doesn't Open From Outside

Fail 5 Mar 2024 110,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tailgate Doesn't Open From Outside

Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,298 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 102,298 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,291 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2022 95,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,595 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,905 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center rear light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,527 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS TO BE ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,382 miles

THE NSR TYRE WAS AT 10 PSI AND THERE IS A SCREW AND A NAIL IN THE TREAD AND THE TYRE IS BADLY PERISHED

Pass 28 May 2016 53,163 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING ON TO EXHAUST IS RUSTY

NSR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,504 miles

THE NSR TYRE IS STARTING TO CRACK AND THERE IS A SMALL NAIL IN THE TREAD

THE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,263 miles

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE NSR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY CRACKED AND THERE IS A SMALL NAIL IN THE TYRE TREAD

THE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS

THE PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL SEEMS LONG

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS MAY BE WORN TO THE TEST MIN AND NEED CHECKING SOON.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

THE PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL SEEMS LONG

THE REAR OUTER RBAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EJ09 NBX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EJ09 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

EJ09 NBX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is EJ09 NBX safe to buy?

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