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SP59 FEM

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,812 mi
Last recorded170,812 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 FEM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 170,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure Socket also damaged (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 160,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing and shock shaft corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and subframes front and rear (all both sides of vehicle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,596 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, subframe both sides and springs both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 116,596 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple from the flexi back required (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, subframe both sides and springs both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake cables corroding both sides

Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,357 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2012 31,032 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear washer jet not working.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,032 miles

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

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

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

Rear washer jet not working.

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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SP59 FEM is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP59 FEM, 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 SP59 FEM registered?

SP59 FEM is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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