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VE59 GPJ

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 83,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body damage: Wing & Bumper

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Dec 2024 79,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body damage Wing & Bumper

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

Screen wash bottle leaks

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2024 79,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body damage Wing & Bumper

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

Screen wash bottle leaks

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,792 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage, Wing & Bumper

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 75,792 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage, Wing & Bumper

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage wing & Bumper

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))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear anti roll bar, Front & Rear: Sub frames, Suspension arms.

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2022 71,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body damage wing & Bumper

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))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear anti roll bar, Front & Rear: Sub frames, Suspension arms.

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front & Rear Sub frames, Suspension arms.

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2021 68,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front & Rear Sub frames, Suspension arms.

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2019 60,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,801 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,351 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,261 miles

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,772 miles

both front tyres wearing low in the centre of tread (3mm)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,939 miles

rear pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,745 miles

offside rear tyre 3mm and perished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 21,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 21,549 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE59 GPJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE59 GPJ, 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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VE59 GPJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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