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WG59 VCE

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,384 mi
Last recorded126,384 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 VCE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,384 miles

both head lamp lenses fading

front and rear brake discs poor condition

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Nov 2025 126,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both head lamp lenses fading

front and rear brake discs poor condition

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2024 124,188 miles

both head lamp lenses starting to fade

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

front and rear brake discs poor condition

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2024 124,185 miles

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

both head lamp lenses starting to fade

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

front and rear brake discs poor condition

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front and rear brake discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

front coil springs rusty

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge near cords

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2023 121,739 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front and rear brake discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

front coil springs rusty

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge near cords

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,670 miles

all coil springs rusty

rear brake discs poor condition

suspension components rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2022 119,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all coil springs rusty

n/s/r tyre nail in tread and pressure low

rear brake discs poor condition

suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,472 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,191 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 116,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,255 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 108,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Under pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge advise on Geometry (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,718 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,718 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,985 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,815 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

inflator pump and sealant missing.

o/s/f wiper juddery.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

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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WG59 VCE is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey 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 WG59 VCE, 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 WG59 VCE registered?

WG59 VCE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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