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EJ09 VTC

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,664 mi
Last recorded153,664 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 153,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

car under sealed

Pass 15 Jul 2025 150,530 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 145,022 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2024 145,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 138,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 126,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 119,963 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 113,541 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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,555 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,063 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,493 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 89,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,747 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge VERY close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,138 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 50,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,535 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 VTC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

EJ09 VTC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is EJ09 VTC safe to buy?

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