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VO09 TOV

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,100 mi
Last recorded141,100 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 TOV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 141,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 139,077 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2023 139,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe incorrect component fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Track rod end modification unsafe incorrect component fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2022 135,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 130,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,877 miles

rear back box heat shield loose

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 27 Mar 2019 117,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber split but still attached

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,122 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,308 miles

Zero Smoke.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,909 miles

Items removed from drivers view

NSR Seat, harness fitted.

Refresh washer fluid and replace wiper blades

Pass 8 May 2015 78,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 69,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 69,757 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2013 59,872 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 59,872 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 45,851 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 45,851 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TOV is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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