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RX59 FPV

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,346 mi
Last recorded107,346 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 FPV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,346 miles

Air intake box insecure and pipe snapped left on passengers seat.

Center brake light unplugged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust shield loose.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 107,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb missing. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb missing. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Air intake box insecure and pipe snapped left on passengers seat.

Center brake light unplugged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,809 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 99,809 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,177 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 87,176 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,821 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 50,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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RX59 FPV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RX59 FPV, 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 RX59 FPV registered?

RX59 FPV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is RX59 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX59 FPV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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