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SB09 TZS

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,038 mi
Last recorded155,038 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 TZS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 155,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 155,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 144,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting to body corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 128,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,681 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 114,500 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,302 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 99,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,394 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,757 miles

o/s/f brake pad nearing wear indicator

Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f brake pads nearing 1.5mm

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,104 miles

baby seats fitted in rear

Fail 13 Aug 2015 52,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baby seats fitted in rear

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,407 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 31,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,649 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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SB09 TZS is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SB09 TZS, 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 SB09 TZS registered?

SB09 TZS is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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