MOT Status
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168,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General surface corrosion throughout suspension components
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear under the vehicle surface rust
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3rd row seats folded flat seatbelts not checked
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear wiper defective
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
3rd row seats folded flat seatbelts not checked
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear wiper defective
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear child seat not secured
Nearside Rear tyre low on tread; worn inner edge
brake pedal anti slip worn
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front brake heavily worn/corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear child seat not secured
Offside Front tyre low on tread; worn inner edge
brake pedal anti slip worn
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT NOT SECURED AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear seat belt latch difficult to engage
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc shows run out [distortion] (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear tyre seriously worn on outer edge
Rear Inner suspect brake pads wearing low
brake pedal anti slip device shows wear
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front brake discs show slight run out
brake pedal anti slip device shows wear
front windscreen wipers smearing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake discs show slight run out
brake pedal anti slip device shows wear
front windscreen wipers smearing
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Oil leak ()
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms front mounts (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
offside rear/rear seat and seat belt not checked boot loaded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear/rear seat and seat belt not checked boot loaded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer corroded, last skin.
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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VO09 VLU 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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 June 2009.
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