MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s/f bumper damaged
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VX09 ZGL 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 VX09 ZGL, 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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VX09 ZGL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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