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WR59 UNS

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 UNS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed restricting full inspections

Fail 26 Jun 2025 120,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed restricting full inspections

Pass 29 Jul 2023 115,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear spring tray corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2023 115,001 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear spring tray corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,001 miles

Nearside Rear spring tray corroded

Offside Rear spring tray corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 111,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear spring tray corroded

Offside Rear spring tray corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,237 miles

General surface corrosion on suspension components

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,237 miles

General surface corrosion on suspension components

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes.

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 95,876 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 95,876 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 7 Jan 2019 87,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,098 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres scrubbed [tracking]

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 66,979 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 66,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 57,957 miles

Centre child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section around hanger (7.1.2)

item removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 44,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 44,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 36,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted to both rear row seats and o.s/n.s centre row seats not allowing a full inspection of the adult belts

Front pads worn down to approx 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,323 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear row seats and o.s/n.s centre row seats not allowing a full inspection of the adult belts

Front pads worn down to approx 3mm

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

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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WR59 UNS is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR59 UNS, 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 WR59 UNS registered?

WR59 UNS is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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