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X500 BJM

2009 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,903 mi
Last recorded120,903 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 BJM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,903 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps slightly frosty

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 120,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps slightly frosty

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 110,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 103,162 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 88,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 83,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 71,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 52,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 44,648 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 37,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,311 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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X500 BJM is a 2009 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 X500 BJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X500 BJM registered?

X500 BJM is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is X500 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 BJM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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