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SP09 HWL

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,571 mi
Last recorded124,571 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 HWL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 124,571 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 124,571 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 119,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 119,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,174 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 103,896 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 103,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,377 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 93,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,426 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 87,425 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake lever on caliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,076 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,510 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,609 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 49,926 miles

Front nearside / offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,552 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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SP09 HWL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP09 HWL, 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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SP09 HWL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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