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VU09 HRN

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,354 mi
Last recorded83,354 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 HRN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 83,354 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 79,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 79,164 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 77,401 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,627 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 76,618 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,578 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,207 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 71,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple major leaks (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,154 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,868 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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VU09 HRN is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU09 HRN, 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

How do I check the history of VU09 HRN?

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What year was VU09 HRN registered?

VU09 HRN is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is VU09 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 HRN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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