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R7 KEJ

2009 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,068 mi
Last recorded83,068 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 KEJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2026 51,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,006 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,490 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 32,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 57,262 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 25,858 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 46,073 miles

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

under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 37,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 36,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,736 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,156 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,281 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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R7 KEJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R7 KEJ, 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 R7 KEJ registered?

R7 KEJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is R7 KEJ safe to buy?

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