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SL09 RUY

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,563 mi
Last recorded138,563 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 RUY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 138,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 128,750 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,573 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,196 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 17 Jun 2021 109,928 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 109,928 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,114 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 104,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,923 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 94,848 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 31 May 2018 93,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 92,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,810 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 82,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,777 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 68,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 37,901 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 37,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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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SL09 RUY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL09 RUY, 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 SL09 RUY registered?

SL09 RUY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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