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AF09 NCU

2009 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,903 mi
Last recorded35,903 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 35,903 miles

Both front hubs corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 35,220 miles

Front Both headlight lenses deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 33,058 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2022 32,191 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished & starting to split on outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2021 31,470 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

emission to clean

Pass 29 Jan 2020 30,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 28,796 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,875 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

emission to clean for B.E.T

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 26,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake discs slightly corroded

emission to clean for B.E.T

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,920 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicators

emission to clean for B.E.T

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,867 miles

Under tray fitted vision impaired

Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean for B.E.T

Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for B.E.T

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 9,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF09 NCU is a 2009 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AF09 NCU, 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 AF09 NCU registered?

AF09 NCU is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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