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WK09 TUJ

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,257 mi
Last recorded227,257 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 TUJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 227,257 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2025 216,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 205,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 193,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 190,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 187,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 181,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 172,580 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 154,820 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 154,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working covered in black tape??? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working covered in black tape??? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 136,739 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 136,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,383 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,574 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,923 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 27,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WK09 TUJ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK09 TUJ, 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 WK09 TUJ registered?

WK09 TUJ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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