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EJ09 VPL

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 113,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 107,232 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 105,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,085 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 90,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,080 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,496 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,612 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 75,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,715 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 65,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 59,227 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 23 May 2014 48,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,616 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 38,616 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 May 2012 28,838 miles

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 VPL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

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

Is EJ09 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 VPL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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