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RV59 UTU

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,528 mi
Last recorded122,528 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 UTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 122,528 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,731 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,983 miles

Front Lower undertrays fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower corrosion to door

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear 3rd row seat belts not fully inspected ref seats folded down

Fail 30 Sep 2021 89,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Lower undertrays fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower corrosion to door

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear 3rd row seat belts not fully inspected ref seats folded down

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,001 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,671 miles

child seats fitted

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm balding edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm balding edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 64,590 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm balding edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm balding edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,029 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 57,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion around both center mounts and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outter edge (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted osr and nsr

osr tyre getting low and both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2015 49,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion around both center mounts and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outter edge (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted osr and nsr

osr tyre getting low and both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,319 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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RV59 UTU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV59 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 UTU registered?

RV59 UTU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is RV59 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 UTU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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