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SK59 ZDX

2009 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,349 mi
Last recorded144,349 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 ZDX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 144,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 144,264 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater missing both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm Rear-most bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement. Both Sides

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush perished but not resulting in any movement

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front+Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 139,529 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm Rear-most bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement. both sides

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,513 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,077 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 127,077 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,336 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 117,336 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front both wiper 50 percent worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 91,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyre cracking on tread , perished

Fail 15 Sep 2017 91,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge ,

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge ,strong advice

Rear both tyre cracking on tread , perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,917 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,090 miles

Nearside of vehicle has panel damage

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,464 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,070 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,070 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cannot lock engine bonnet down

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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SK59 ZDX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SK59 ZDX, 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 SK59 ZDX registered?

SK59 ZDX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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