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EJ59 BKY

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,258 mi
Last recorded140,258 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 BKY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox stabilizer arm mount is broken

rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2023 140,243 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox stabilizer arm mount is broken

rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,992 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has a mounting bolt is missing

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

headlamp washers are not working

rear fog lamps are dim

Fail 20 Sep 2022 128,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the 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 has a mounting bolt is missing

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

Offside Rear twin position lamp not working

headlamp washers are not working

rear fog lamps are dim

Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,742 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 121,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush split and worn and close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

slight play in top column bush

Pass 24 May 2019 102,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 23 May 2019 102,386 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 31 May 2018 91,146 miles

offside headlight washer delivery is poor

rear heat shield is insecure

Fail 31 May 2018 91,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside headlight washer delivery is poor

rear heat shield is insecure

Pass 30 May 2017 79,228 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 78,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,931 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,415 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,753 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,234 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 BKY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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