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WV59 DZG

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,938 mi
Last recorded156,938 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 DZG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 156,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 156,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, screen wash leak (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headli9ght fixing bolt missing but not likely to fall

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 147,465 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 147,464 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 136,959 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 136,959 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,342 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,332 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 113,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,383 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,896 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,588 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre low 2mm

o/s/r tyre tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,667 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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WV59 DZG is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV59 DZG, 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 WV59 DZG registered?

WV59 DZG is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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