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SM59 CXW

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,437 mi
Last recorded174,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 174,437 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 162,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 149,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,052 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays obscuring view

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,964 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 107,575 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 107,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushings have play

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,537 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 70,537 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 54,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,570 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,279 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

Fail 22 Nov 2013 47,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,877 miles

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 CXW is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SM59 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

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

Is SM59 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 CXW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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