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S33 CSC

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,342 mi
Last recorded155,342 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 CSC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 155,342 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 155,332 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2025 147,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 141,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 138,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 131,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 131,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 117,756 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,027 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2020 113,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,643 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,602 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,114 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,037 miles

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,180 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r control blade bushes starting to wear

Fail 22 Jul 2013 38,180 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r control blade bushes starting to wear

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,184 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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S33 CSC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S33 CSC, 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 S33 CSC registered?

S33 CSC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is S33 CSC safe to buy?

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