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EJ09 UHZ

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,959 mi
Last recorded129,959 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 UHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,959 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,573 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 103,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 103,319 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,691 miles

All Suspension Bushes Starting To Split And Perish

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,326 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,535 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UHZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

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

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