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EJ09 ZVR

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 ZVR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,563 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 91,204 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 91,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 88,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 86,742 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 85,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,306 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 82,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,886 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,178 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,171 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,039 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres advance wear

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 ZVR is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey 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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

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

Is EJ09 ZVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 ZVR 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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