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WJ59 OEA

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OEA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 138,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,872 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 108,872 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,015 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,146 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 81,146 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,605 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,049 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 45,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 37,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,825 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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WJ59 OEA is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ59 OEA, 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 WJ59 OEA registered?

WJ59 OEA is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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