MOT Status
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118,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trail arm bush bonding has perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush bonding is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated And sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/weld corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trail arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/weld corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trail arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Ns rear inner side light is not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust joint weld is very corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Ns rear inner side light is not working
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust joint weld is very corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust joint is very corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre R ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd rear row in stowed position ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
park brake efficiency only just met system may require repair or adjustment
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd rear row in stowed position ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
park brake efficiency only just met system may require repair or adjustment
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine cover and under trays fitted
unable to fully test 3rd row seats and belts seats stowed away
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has damage to the tread area cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine cover and under trays fitted
unable to fully test 3rd row seats and belts seats stowed away
both rear tyres worn and slightly out of shape
slight play in rack ends
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wipers deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Emission test only just passed
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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EJ09 VMC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black 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 VMC, 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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EJ09 VMC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 July 2009.
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