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EJ09 NZS

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,910 mi
Last recorded169,910 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 NZS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 169,910 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 161,592 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))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 161,589 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 152,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 148,032 miles

Front Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 30 Jun 2021 144,633 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 144,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 140,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 140,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,927 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))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,249 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 116,249 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,970 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,970 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,886 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,840 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 68,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,886 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 48,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,013 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 39,013 miles

Rear 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 NZS is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

EJ09 NZS is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is EJ09 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 NZS shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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