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SM09 AZR

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,107 mi
Last recorded168,107 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 AZR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 168,107 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 168,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 153,714 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,452 miles

front to rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 148,442 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 140,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,654 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 3 Dec 2019 126,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,839 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,976 miles

front discs scored/ lipped

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,345 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 36,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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SM09 AZR is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM09 AZR, 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 SM09 AZR registered?

SM09 AZR is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2009.

Is SM09 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 AZR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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