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VK59 ZGV

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,240 mi
Last recorded79,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 ZGV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 79,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 79,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,160 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,869 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 68,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 66,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,275 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,274 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,934 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,214 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,881 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 36,427 miles

advise nsr tyre heavily staggered and wearing low

advise osf seat belt slightly frayed

advise osr tyre slightly staggered

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 12 May 2014 36,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nsr tyre heavily staggered and wearing low

advise osf seat belt slightly frayed

advise osr tyre slightly staggered

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,986 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,562 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)

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 ZGV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

VK59 ZGV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 ZGV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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