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WF09 ZDP

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,089 mi
Last recorded109,089 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 ZDP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 109,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,466 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 101,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,365 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge 215/60/16

Fail 26 Jan 2023 83,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge 215/60/16

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension and sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 78,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension and sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,310 miles

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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 74,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 215/60/16 (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,051 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 71,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,169 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 48,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,752 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 29,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 May 2014 29,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 21,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,353 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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WF09 ZDP is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF09 ZDP, 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 WF09 ZDP registered?

WF09 ZDP is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is WF09 ZDP safe to buy?

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