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EJ59 BKG

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,019 mi
Last recorded169,019 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 BKG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 169,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 159,946 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both) greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp levelling device not working

Offside Front side light lens cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both) greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Fail 6 Feb 2025 159,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp levelling device not working

Offside Front side light lens cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Feb 2024 144,597 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective all three (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2024 144,597 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective all three (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,721 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2022 127,275 miles

Central Rear exhaust brackets damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,457 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,713 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 109,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 96,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping on inner and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping on inner and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 91,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,314 miles

Nearside Rear small slit NSR tyre tread

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

general corrosion to exhaust system and mountings

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,790 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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EJ59 BKG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 EJ59 BKG, 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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EJ59 BKG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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