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VN09 NSO

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,664 mi
Last recorded174,664 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 NSO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 174,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror housing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 161,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 161,906 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 139,470 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,653 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,802 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,258 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tyre worn to 3mm

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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VN09 NSO is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN09 NSO, 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 VN09 NSO registered?

VN09 NSO is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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