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SL59 FMP

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,106 mi
Last recorded149,106 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 FMP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 149,106 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 143,346 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 143,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 136,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 127,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 109,630 miles

both front tyres worn / bald on edge

both rear trailing arm bush's worn

Pass 4 Jan 2020 103,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 93,390 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 81,970 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 81,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,534 miles

centre brake light not working

n/s/f outer sill has damage outside of prescribed area

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight cracking

o/s/r tyre edges worn

Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

power steering fluid low

Fail 5 Dec 2013 40,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise 3rd rowe seat belts and seats not checked as they were stowed away at time of test

advise both front n/s/ and o/s/ tyres are wearing on outter edges

advise brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn one sided

advise center rear brake light not working at time of test

advise damage to n/s/r quarter panel and rear bumper

advise exhaust midle and rear sections are corroded

advise n/s/f outter sill panel is damaged and holed ,holes not caused by corrosion but have been drilled in to the panel

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise 3rd rowe seat belts and seats not checked as they were stowed away at time of test

advise both front n/s/ and o/s/ tyres are wearing on outter edges

advise brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn one sided

advise center rear brake light not working at time of test

advise damage to n/s/r quarter panel and rear bumper

advise exhaust midle and rear sections are corroded

advise n/s/f outter sill panel is damaged and holed ,holes not caused by corrosion but have been drilled in to the panel

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2012 33,058 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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SL59 FMP is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL59 FMP, 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 SL59 FMP registered?

SL59 FMP is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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