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RV59 UUG

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,287 mi
Last recorded128,287 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 UUG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 128,287 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2023 114,433 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 114,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 103,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 92,864 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting near the fuel tank is broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs are deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre very cracked and has 2 nails in tread, advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting near the fuel tank is broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs are deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre very cracked and has 2 nails in tread, advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,661 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger next to fuel tank is broken off due to corrosion, system currently adequately secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cord exposed through a cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger next to fuel tank is broken off due to corrosion, system currently adequately secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 84,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 77,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 70,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 66,496 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing rear compartment (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,847 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,840 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,355 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 10 Oct 2013 42,178 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,389 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 UUG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV59 UUG, 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 RV59 UUG registered?

RV59 UUG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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