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EJ09 VMC

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,522 mi
Last recorded118,522 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,522 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 118,522 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 111,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,814 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 104,762 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,464 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 101,460 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,703 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 96,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,189 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,043 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 84,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,083 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 71,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,120 miles

both rear tyres worn and slightly out of shape

slight play in rack ends

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,624 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 51,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,502 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 22,502 miles

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

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 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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