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SL59 HWN

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,449 mi
Last recorded115,449 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 115,449 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,399 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,364 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 99,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,183 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,178 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,707 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 66,707 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 51,647 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2015 51,647 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,452 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 42,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,445 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 32,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,222 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 26,111 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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SL59 HWN is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SL59 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

SL59 HWN is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is SL59 HWN safe to buy?

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