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SM09 ONG

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,299 mi
Last recorded133,299 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ONG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 133,299 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 133,291 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 132,542 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 132,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 128,560 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both , also mechanical components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn sound poor

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 125,213 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 125,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,516 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & back plus lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust underside

Pass 22 Jul 2021 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 119,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,874 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyres

Fail 24 Jul 2020 114,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice keep eye on rear tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Feb 2020 113,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 101,012 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 101,012 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,132 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,297 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,133 miles

rearmost seats not tested

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise nsr osr tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,381 miles

advise front wiper smearing

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 ONG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SM09 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

SM09 ONG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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