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EJ09 UCZ

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,751 mi
Last recorded146,751 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 146,751 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 122,068 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,600 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,600 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 95,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,460 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 87,460 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 79,046 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,004 miles

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

advise tyre pressure light onn

Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,004 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

advise tyre pressure light onn

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 63,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,379 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated slight blow

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/r wheel noisy

Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated slight blow

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r wheel noisy

Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 32,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,781 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 23,777 miles

Offside 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 UCZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ09 UCZ registered?

EJ09 UCZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is EJ09 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 UCZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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