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VO09 JWC

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,920 mi
Last recorded147,920 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 JWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 147,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 136,858 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 136,856 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 124,785 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 112,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2021 112,238 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear heat sheld lose (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure cover damaged sharp eages (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 104,348 miles

Nearside Front chip mark on windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2020 104,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front chip mark on windscreen

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,665 miles

Nearside Damage to screen outside swept area

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall Appears to have been run flat

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

No swan neck fitted to tow bar at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear tyres are perished

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Damage to screen outside swept area

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall Appears to have been run flat

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

No swan neck fitted to tow bar at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear tyres are perished

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,236 miles

Offside Front centre sill damaged but not seriously weakened

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside+offside ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,939 miles

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

Offside outer sill damage

engine covers / under tray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2015 69,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,206 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VO09 JWC is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO09 JWC, 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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VO09 JWC is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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