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SM59 FJY

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,874 mi
Last recorded186,874 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 FJY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 186,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

LIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH ALL OVER

Nearside Front WING AND DOOR DAMAGED NO SHARP EDGES

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 186,865 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

LIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH ALL OVER

Nearside Front WING AND DOOR DAMAGED NO SHARP EDGES

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 178,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged no sharp edges

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 178,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged no sharp edges

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 165,208 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 165,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 153,861 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r walls gouged 235/45x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 153,861 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f and n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/r and n/s/r trail arm main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and 2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r walls gouged 235/45x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 136,846 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 121,504 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat behind drivers seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 121,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat behind drivers seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 108,236 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 108,235 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,297 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 96,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,761 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,650 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FJY is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

SM59 FJY is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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