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WF59 USJ

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,800 mi
Last recorded157,800 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 USJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 157,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 150,735 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,096 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,862 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,455 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,009 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,441 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,268 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,660 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 44,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,576 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 33,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 27,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,691 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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WF59 USJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WF59 USJ, 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 WF59 USJ registered?

WF59 USJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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