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WJ09 VLS

2009 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,728 mi
Last recorded190,728 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 VLS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 190,728 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 190,728 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 183,164 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 183,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 174,329 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 174,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 161,793 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 161,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 149,769 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 149,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2019 142,400 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 128,171 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and worn uneven.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and worn uneven.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,571 miles

Both rear brake disc,s slightly corroded and worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,571 miles

Both rear brake disc,s slightly corroded and worn

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,406 miles

All brake disc,s slightly worn

Exhaust system slightly detriorated

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2014 64,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,196 miles

Front wiper blades causing slight smear across screen.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2013 49,196 miles

Front wiper blades causing slight smear across screen.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,816 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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WJ09 VLS is a 2009 Ford S-max in Blue 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 WJ09 VLS, 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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WJ09 VLS is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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