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SA09 XKU

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,949 mi
Last recorded136,949 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 XKU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe also missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle fuel pipes poorly secured

Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,983 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 126,983 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,747 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 108,919 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Boot light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Underside fuel pipe not in original clips (slightly loose

Pass 11 May 2018 99,850 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

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)

fuel lines inseure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,438 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 89,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,890 miles

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)

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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SA09 XKU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SA09 XKU, 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 SA09 XKU registered?

SA09 XKU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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