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SD09 EAX

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,967 mi
Last recorded163,967 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 EAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 163,967 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 158,050 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 152,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 144,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight wear in suspension arm bushes

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 144,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Slight wear in suspension arm bushes

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,581 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,727 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,705 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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SD09 EAX 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 82.4%.

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 SD09 EAX, 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 SD09 EAX registered?

SD09 EAX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is SD09 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 EAX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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