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S26 JHG

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,686 mi
Last recorded96,686 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 JHG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,686 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 85,007 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 0mm on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear pads and disc has been overheated advise inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,673 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 58,670 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 tested 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 46,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 35,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 29,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 14,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 10,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 8,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 8,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,985 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 5,941 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 4,103 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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S26 JHG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S26 JHG, 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 S26 JHG registered?

S26 JHG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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