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VK59 EXO

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,130 mi
Last recorded178,130 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 EXO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 178,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge. Change Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 171,550 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 171,550 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 163,586 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 163,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 152,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 143,317 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust back box tip damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,936 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 110,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,127 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,246 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,160 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VK59 EXO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK59 EXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 EXO registered?

VK59 EXO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is VK59 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 EXO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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