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RV59 ZPN

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,589 mi
Last recorded177,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ZPN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 177,589 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 169,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 163,687 miles

Front non original side lights colour

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 155,371 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 146,350 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,133 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 133,133 miles

Under Tray Fitted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,288 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear middle brake light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2017 127,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear middle brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,815 miles

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,530 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 54,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZPN is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

RV59 ZPN is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is RV59 ZPN safe to buy?

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