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WJ59 WJE

2009 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,107 mi
Last recorded178,107 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 WJE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 178,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 178,103 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached not fitted in hub correctly , and bracket very close to tyre (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 178,094 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 19 Mar 2025 174,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 158,116 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 144,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (advise changing soon) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 131,637 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 131,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,653 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,005 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 110,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,269 miles

front tyres 2.5mm tread

rear brake pads low

rear tyres 2.5mm tread

small exhaust blow back box

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,711 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 80,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,268 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,429 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre stepped inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,093 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system has some slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,124 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 WJE is a 2009 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ59 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

WJ59 WJE is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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