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WL59 EWZ

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,647 mi
Last recorded139,647 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 EWZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,647 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 136,033 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 127,268 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 112,512 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 105,123 miles

Offside Front brake slight lag-18% - max limit 25%

Offside Front evidence of heat on brake disc

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 91,788 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement separating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement separating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 91,788 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement separating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement separating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 86,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,708 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,736 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,465 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,680 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 36,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WL59 EWZ is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL59 EWZ, 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 WL59 EWZ registered?

WL59 EWZ is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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