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EJ09 ZLU

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,814 mi
Last recorded142,814 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 142,814 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 142,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 133,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 127,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 112,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,218 miles

crack in bottom off windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,831 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,841 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 86,841 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,190 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,194 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 ZLU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

EJ09 ZLU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is EJ09 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 ZLU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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