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EJ58 MZX

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 MZX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,386 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 89,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,946 miles

ant rill bar drop link gaiters deteriorated (border line pass)

corrosion underside of car in places

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)

offside outer sill damaged

rear brake pads low (border line pass)

suspension arm bushes deteriorated/worn

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,889 miles

corrosion underside

oil leak

sills damaged

wipers deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2019 83,887 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion underside

oil leak

sills damaged

wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,732 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Wipers poor

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,732 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Wipers poor

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,275 miles

brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads low (border line pass)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,336 miles

corrosion underside

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,672 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,395 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both lower sill damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,862 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EJ58 MZX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ58 MZX, 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 EJ58 MZX registered?

EJ58 MZX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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