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RV59 ZRJ

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,988 mi
Last recorded141,988 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 ZRJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 141,988 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,502 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly split

Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,502 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 132,502 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,800 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2022 119,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2020 109,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,786 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 104,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,079 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 98,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,766 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,174 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,173 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,631 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres walls begun to perrish

Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres walls begun to perrish

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,614 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 ZRJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

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

Is RV59 ZRJ safe to buy?

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