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SL59 HZB

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,169 mi
Last recorded184,169 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 184,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight score on outer disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to under side and all suspension

Fail 3 Nov 2025 184,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal backer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension coil springs corroded

offside rear brake discs scored

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Nov 2024 167,616 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front and both rear coil springs very corroded

offside front lower wish bone corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms/components corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

Fail 12 Nov 2024 167,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front and both rear coil springs very corroded

offside front lower wish bone corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms/components corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Nov 2023 147,228 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 147,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,346 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,848 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,196 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush ono/s rear trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,613 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 33,543 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,356 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 25,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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 HZB is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

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

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