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VO09 JWX

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,041 mi
Last recorded160,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 JWX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 160,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 154,253 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 154,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 146,711 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 146,408 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 140,404 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 140,375 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 135,108 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 135,101 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,696 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 121,376 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,958 miles

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

front discs rusted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 108,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,449 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 101,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,994 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 91,994 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,481 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,344 miles

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 JWX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 JWX, 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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What year was VO09 JWX registered?

VO09 JWX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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