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EJ59 BUF

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,030 mi
Last recorded110,030 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 BUF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 110,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row on NS (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,974 miles

Front Both front droplink ball joint covers starting to crack

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights loosing beam image, possibly require polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked, very close to cords, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked, very close to cords, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 99,974 miles

Front Both front droplink ball joint covers starting to crack

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights loosing beam image, possibly require polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked, very close to cords, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked, very close to cords, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,821 miles

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

Nearside Front slightly sticking

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,569 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,246 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,165 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 46,162 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped + corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 40,673 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped + corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,944 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

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 BUF is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BUF, 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 EJ59 BUF registered?

EJ59 BUF is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is EJ59 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 BUF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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