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AJ09 KPX

2009 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,040 mi
Last recorded68,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 KPX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,040 miles

Central Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted Down (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% Rusted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% Rusted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% Rusted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% Rusted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly rusted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly rusted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,455 miles

Central Rear Rear seats in down position unable to check any seat belts

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,142 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,671 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 54,669 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge badly worn

Fail 24 Jul 2018 45,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge badly worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,238 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,136 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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AJ09 KPX is a 2009 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ09 KPX, 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 AJ09 KPX registered?

AJ09 KPX is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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