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SM09 EBK

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,306 mi
Last recorded171,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EBK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 171,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 154,917 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 152,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 142,368 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 141,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 122,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,609 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 96,625 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 84,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,392 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,314 miles

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

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

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

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

due to the major exhaust leak, the emissions will require to be rechecked during the mot retest

Pass 24 Dec 2014 62,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front floor slightly damaged within prescribed area of subframe mounting, but not considered excessive enough to reduce original strength etc of area

Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,404 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,216 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 31,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EBK is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM09 EBK registered?

SM09 EBK is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is SM09 EBK safe to buy?

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