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SM59 CXV

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,639 mi
Last recorded174,639 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 CXV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 174,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 174,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 168,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 168,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 160,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 160,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 154,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,768 miles

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

engine and lower covers fitted

osr and nsr trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 21 Nov 2016 136,768 miles

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

engine and lower covers fitted

osr and nsr trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2015 121,054 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidelight inop, outer working fine

coolant leak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear trailing arm bush unbonding but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,656 miles

nsr tyre low tread

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,073 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 78,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SM59 CXV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM59 CXV, 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 SM59 CXV registered?

SM59 CXV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is SM59 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 CXV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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